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Freedom of expression is the foundation of human rights, the source of humanity, and the mother of truth.

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Liu Xiaobo
Age: 61 †
Born: 1955
Born: December 28
Died: 2017
Died: July 13
Human Rights Activist
Literary Critic
Poet
Writer
Liú Xiǎobō
Liu Xiao Bo
Xiaobo Liu
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Humanity
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Freedom
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I have no enemies and no hatred.
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