Andrei Sakharov, (1921-1989) Russian nuclear physicist, Soviet dissident, human rights activist Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 Andrei Sakharov quotesAndrei Sakharov QuotesAndrei Sakharov Profound insights arise only in debate, with a possibility of counterargument, only when there is a possibility of expressing not only correct ideas but also dubious ideas.~ Andrei Sakharov Freedom of thought is the only guarantee against an infection of people by mass myths, which, in the hands of treacherous hypocrites and demagogues, can be transformed into bloody dictatorships.~ Andrei Sakharov Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print