"We must apply our humble efforts to  the construction of a more just and humane world. And I want to declare emphatically: such a world is possible. To create this new society,we must present outstretched and friendly hands, without hatred and rancor, even as we show great determination and never waver in the defense of truth and justice.  Because we know that we can not sow seeds with clenched fists. To sow seeds we must open our hands.

                                                                         -- Adolfo Perez Esquivel

        Adolfo was born on November,26,1931.  He grew up in in Argentina. When he was alive, Argentina's president was murdered, World War II was going on, and he tried to free prisoners that didn't get a trial or any chance to defend themselves. These were just some of the things that might have driven him to say this quote.  But in 1977, he was imprisoned, and the reason wasn't released to the public. Then in the Spring of 1978,  he was released. In 1980, he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his eforts to stand up for human rights!  He is still alive today.

                                                                                                                                                                 by Sam

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