Harry Schwarz: Quotes about freedom

Harry Schwarz was South African activist. Explore interesting quotes on freedom.

Harry Schwarz: 34 quotes 2 likes

“I believe people are not free if all they can do is cast a vote every five years to decide who should govern them. What does it mean to a man in a shack built by himself with no amenities and not knowing where his next meal is coming from, to vote? An election is about power. It is relevant to freedom only if those elected govern efficiently, honestly and carry out the electoral promises made.”

Harry Schwarz

The Mercury (17 November 2009).
Final speech

People , Freedom

“Laws alone is not enough to ensure that freedom is safeguarded. What is required is a sprit of freedom among the people concerned. There must be an atmosphere of respect, a feeling of belonging together, an atmosphere of harmony with fellow beings.”

Harry Schwarz

Herald Times, (4 November 1979)
Parliament (1974-1991)
Source: http://www.samedia.uovs.ac.za/cgi-bin/getpdf?id=1552889

People , Law , Feeling , Freedom

“Freedom is incomplete if it is exercised in poverty.”

Harry Schwarz

Harry Schwarz in 'Poverty Corrodes Freedom' (1993).
Parliament (1974-1991)

Exercises , Freedom