After the French Revolution, it was not the treason of the king that was in question; it was the existence of the king. You have to be very careful when you judge and execute somebody for being a symbol. Adam Michnik carefulexecuteexistence share on social
The threat to Russia isn't liberal Europe or America. It is nonliberal Islam and nonliberal China. Russia has to change. It can't be otherwise. It will take time. You have to be patient. Adam Michnik americachangechina Change image and share on social
Politics is the art of realizing what there is to realize. Adam Michnik artpoliticrealize Change image and share on social
Every revolution, bloody or not, has two phases. The first phase is defined by the struggle for freedom, the second by the struggle for power and revenge on the votaries of the ancien regime. Adam Michnik ancienbloodydefine Change image and share on social
The main difference between the Prague Spring and the Velvet Revolution was that the former was mostly the work of Communist party members and others who wanted to bring about 'socialism with a human face.' Adam Michnik bringcommunistdifference share on social
I think it's always dangerous to make political arguments in a religiously ideological way. And it's very dangerous to treat as traitors to the American nation those who think differently. Adam Michnik americanargumentdangerous Change image and share on social
Israel is the only country in the Middle East where Arabs can be elected to the parliament in a democratic election. Adam Michnik arabcountrydemocratic Change image and share on social
Poland is an ally of the United States of America. It was our duty to show that we are a reliable, loyal, and predictable ally. America needed our help, and we had to give it. Adam Michnik allyamericaduty Change image and share on social
I do not accept being a prisoner of fear. Of Communism, of fascism. That, one can bear. But of one's fear. No. Never. Adam Michnik acceptbearcommunism Change image and share on social
Politics and ethics belong to different worlds. Adam Michnik belongethicpolitic Change image and share on social