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When a truth is not given complete freedom, freedom is not complete.

Vaclav Havel

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Vaclav Havel
Age: 75 †
Born: 1936
Born: October 5
Died: 2011
Died: December 18
Director
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Human Rights Activist
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Vaclav Havel
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