"Hatred is corrosive of a person's wisdom and conscience; the mentality of enmity can poison a nation's spirit, instigate brutal life and death struggles, destroy a society's tolerance and humanity, and block a nation's progress to freedom and democracy."
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Liu Xiaobo, a prominent Chinese human rights activist, poet, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, dedicated his life to advocating for political reform and freedom of expression in China. Born on December 28, 1955, in Changchun, Liu played a pivotal role in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, calling for democratic reforms. His unwavering commitment to human rights led to multiple imprisonments, culminating in his 2010 Nobel Prize award, which he received while incarcerated. Liu's legacy as a champion of democracy continues to inspire activists worldwide.
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"Free expression is the base of human rights, the root of human nature and the mother of truth. To kill free speech is to insult human rights, to stifle human nature and to suppress truth."
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