America's greatest contribution to the world is its concept of democracy, its concept of freedom, freedom of action, freedom of speech, and freedom of thought.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of democracy and freedom as fundamental principles that contribute to global progress.
Benazir Bhutto highlights that America's most significant legacy lies in its promotion of democratic values and the freedoms associated with them. The freedoms of action, speech, and thought are essential for fostering individual rights and global advancements, illustrating how these concepts can inspire other nations and contribute to a more just world.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech at a political rally to inspire voters about the importance of their rights.
Extremism can flourish only in an environment where basic governmental social responsibility for the welfare of the people is neglected. Political dictatorship and social hopelessness create the desperation that fuels religious extremism.
The best hijab is in the eyes of the beholder.
In 1988, when democracy was restored, the military establishment was still very powerful. The extremist groups were still there. And when the aid and assistance to Pakistan was cut, we had to adopt harsh economic policies. So in a way, it showed that democracy doesn't pay, and the military was able to reassert itself.
The next few months are critical to Pakistan's future direction as a democratic state committed to promoting peace, fighting terrorism and working for social justice.
I believe that democracies do not go to war; that's the lesson of history, and I think that a democratic Pakistan is the world community's best guarantee of stability in Asia.
The government I led gave ordinary people peace, security, dignity, and opportunity to progress.
It takes time to live. Like any work of art, life needs to be thought about.
Envy among other ingredients has a mixture of the love of justice in it. We are more angry at undeserved than at deserved good-fortune.
Remember, purpose is about giving...All you can do with your life is to give it away in the service of others.
The Devil' is, historically, the God of any people that one personally dislikes... This serpent, SATAN, is not the enemy of Man, but He who made Gods of our race, knowing Good and Evil; He bade 'Know Thyself!' and taught Initiation. He is 'The Devil' of the Book of Thoth, and His emblem is BAPHOMET, the Androgyne who is the hieroglyph of arcane perfection... He is therefore Life, and Love.
The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena.
Democracy passes into despotism.
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