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As in everything else, i must start with myself. that is: in all circumstances try to be decent, just, tolerant, and understanding, and at the same time try to resist corruption and deception. in other words, i must do my utmost to act in harmony with my conscience and my better self.
-Vaclav Havel
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As In Everything Else, I Must Start

Vaclav Havel
As in everything else, i must start with myself. that is: in all circumstances try to be decent, just, tolerant, and understanding, and at the same time try to resist corruption and deception. in other words, i must do my utmost to act in harmony with my conscience and my better self.
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