The true measurement of a person's worth isn't what they say they believe in, but what they do in defense of those beliefs,” he said. "If you're not acting on your beliefs, then they probably aren't real. (Glenn Greenwald)

The true measurement of a person's worth isn't what they say they believe in, but what they do in defense of those beliefs,” he said. "If you're not acting on your beliefs, then they probably aren't real.

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