"As a Scot, I instinctively feel a sympathy towards a culture which is based on generosity. It's very refreshing. Afghans think they're the best people in the world and their country is the best place in the world, and it's strange because you go there and it doesn't really look like it, and yet they assume that everybody else envies them."
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Rory Stewart, born on January 3, 1973, in Hong Kong, is a multifaceted British politician, author, and academic, known for his adventurous spirit and commitment to public service. Educated at Eton and Balliol College, Oxford, he gained international recognition through his travels in Afghanistan and his role as a political leader, serving as a Member of Parliament and briefly as Secretary of State for International Development. Stewart’s thought-provoking writings and insights into governance reflect a legacy marked by a deep understanding of global complexities and human resilience.
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"Democracy matters because it reflects an idea of equality and an idea of liberty. It reflects an idea of dignity, the dignity of the individual, the idea that each individual should have an equal vote, an equal say, in the formation of their government."
Rory Stewart