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I am certainly not a martyr kind of a person. I love my life. But if one has to, then there is nothing more nobler a cause that I can think of.
Asma Jahangir
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Interpretation

What this quote means

The quote expresses a willingness to sacrifice for a noble cause while valuing life.

Asma Jahangir articulates her belief in the importance of living life fully, yet acknowledges that if faced with the necessity, she would be willing to sacrifice herself for a cause she deems worthy. This reflects a balance between cherishing one's existence and the honor in standing up for significant, just causes, showcasing the duality of personal fulfillment and altruism.

Themes

SacrificeNobilityLifeCauseCourage

In practice

Example use cases

This quote could be shared during a talk about human rights to illustrate the importance of standing up for justice.

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Every religion curbs women rights to some extent. Some countries acted against religions and put a ban on wearing hijab, which was also a violation of human rights.
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We are so resilient as a people. I have so much respect for their dignity and courage. I hope the world sees this side of Pakistan, one where professionals want a democracy. The spirit of our intelligentsia cannot be broken.
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I'm not fearful for myself, because I've seen adversity, and I can see it again. But I feel very upset and anguished when I see images of young lawyers beaten up.
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Duplicity in matters of religion is not confined to Pakistan, but it hurts the most in societies where debate on religion is asphyxiated and preachers of hate have become keepers of faith.
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