Liu Xia quotes
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“The greatness of non-violent resistance is that even as man is faced with tyranny, and the resulting suffering, he responds to hate with love, to prejudice with tolerance, to arrogance with humility, to humiliation with dignity, and to violence with reason.”
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“I have long been aware that when an independent intellectual stands up to an autocratic state, step one toward freedom is often a step into prison. Now I am taking that step; and true freedom is that much nearer.”
-- Liu Xia
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“All my life I have had a choice of hate and love. I chose love and I am here”
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“I hate the color red almost as much as i hate blond hair,"he said with an amused tone. -Dank”
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“There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility.”
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“Pride works frequently under a dense mask, and will often assume the garb of humility.”
Source : Adam Clarke (1831). “Discourses on various subjects relative to the being and attributes of God, and his works in creation, providence, and grace”, p.307
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“I know I'm capable of greatness, and I'm expecting to reach that level.”
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