Quotes About Freedom

The ability to have a choice in what you do is a privilege.

Plays are painful. But the very act of writing is a basic freedom denied some women. Some would call it a privilege. So what's a little pain?

Most of the time, a kid doesn't think about what he's doing or why. This is the privilege of childhood.

If I don't feel like writing today or for a few days, I don't. And I don't think about it. It is not an obligation-it is the greatest privilege.

What a privilege it is to be an American!

I'm in the lucky position that I can help a huge amount of people. It's a great privilege and freedom to have.

It's a privilege to always be able to create.

We're privileged as citizens of the United States to live in a society where the press can act in an adversarial role in a number of different ways.

When you restore democracy, you cannot say that only those who worked for the restoration of democracy will be allowed to use the privileges of a democracy.

Freedom in America was not always flat. Racism made it un-flat, so that some people had privileges over other people.

We must never forget that many around the globe are denied the basic rights we enjoy as Americans. If we are to continue enjoying these privileges and freedoms we must accept our mission of expanding democracy around the globe.

The Nobel Peace Prize opened up a door in my heart.

One good thing about leaving daily journalism was that I was no longer obliged to read all the book prize short lists.

I'm not obsessed with the idea of fame or lots of money or social power. I can actually do want I want to do - I'm free - isn't that the greatest prize?

When I was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018, I felt that this should go to all of the Hong Kong people who fight for democracy.

It so happens that I'm pro choice.

I am pro-expression. I am pro - you know, as long as you don't hurt anyone.

I am a big pro-choice guy.

Look, I am as pro-choice as anybody.

My point is that I am pro-life but I still believe that I do not have a right to force a woman to do anything with her body, the same way that I can't force somebody to come to Jesus Christ.

I like to go out on my bike. That's when I do my thinking. Two or three hours on the roads - that's when you get time, and you can think without problems.

Democracy's got endless problems and faults and dangers, but it's certain the alternatives are not better.

We know we need civilization and laws and procedures, but isn't it frustrating? Wouldn't it be great if we could just do what we needed to do?

I believe that Gandhi was correct. Non-violent civil disobedience is the only way to bring about change that allows people to enjoy the change and not get killed in the process.