People may believe that there can be a society where dissent is not permitted, but which is nonetheless not a fear society because everyone agrees with one another and therefore no one wants to dissent. Natan Sharansky people fear society share on social
I have no doubt that given a real choice, the vast majority of Muslims and Arabs, like everyone else will choose a free society over a fear society. Natan Sharansky choice choose society Change image and share on social
In contrast, fear societies are societies in which dissent is banned. Natan Sharansky society fear contrast Change image and share on social
When we are unwilling to draw clear moral lines between free societies and fear societies, when we are unwilling to call the former good and the latter evil, we will not be able to advance the cause of peace because peace cannot be disconnected from freedom. Natan Sharansky evil society advance share on social
Only weeks after Oslo began, when nearly all the world and most of Israel was drunk with the idea of peace, I argued that a Palestinian society not constrained by democratic norms would be a fear society that would pose a grave threat to Israel. Natan Sharansky begin constrain week share on social
My optimism is not based primarily on the successful march of democracy in recent times but rather is based on the experience of having lived in a fear society and studied the mechanics of tyranny that sustain such a society. Natan Sharansky experience recent optimism share on social
Will dissent be permitted? The answer to that question will determine whether the society is a free society or a fear society. Natan Sharansky fear answer dissent Change image and share on social
People who are prone to anxiety are nearly always people-pleasers who fear conflict and negative feelings like anger. When you feel upset, you sweep your problems under the rug because you don't want to upset anyone. You do this so quickly and automatically that you're not even aware you're doing it. David D. Burns anger conflict feel share on social
I had the fear of heights when I was young, along with many other fears and phobias, including the fear of dogs, bees, horses, and blood. David D. Burns horse young include Change image and share on social