Was there anyone in this world who could taste something delicious-economic freedom and political reform-a taste that was salty and fattening and sweet and promising, and only be satisfied with one mouthful? Who would wait patiently for nearly a billion people to also have a taste? No, anyone would try to get a second mouthful, a third, a whole bowl for themselves. Madeleine Thien
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There are two things in life that are important. The first is having a dream, but the most important thing is to see it become a reality. Anyone can dream about becoming a doctor or a lawyer or an astronaut, but only those who actually do become one, go through the hard and long and painful and rewarding road to achieve their dreams come true. If you could taste something delicious and only get one mouthful, you would never stop trying for more. The taste of freedom and political reform is so delicious that when it hits your tongue, you just want to keep eating it because there must be more coming.

Source: Do Not Say We Have Nothing

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