I've often heard people say, “Your country is beautiful, a virtual paradise.” When will the people of Indonesia be as beautiful as their land, with a civilization and culture that contributes to the greater beauty of humankind and no longer smothers and strangles the mind?

Pramoedya Ananta Toer
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The people of Indonesia are beautiful. They have a rich culture, a stunning land, and they have the potential to be the most intelligent people on the planet. They are certainly not perfect, but anyone who has visited Indonesia knows that this country has so much potential to be amazing. If only they would take the time to learn from their mistakes rather than allowing their own pride prevent them from making things better for themselves.

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