Quote by: Peter Benenson

The candle burns not for us, but for all those whom we failed to rescue from prison, who were shot on the way to prison, who were tortured, who were kidnapped, who 'disappeared'. That's what the candle is for.


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Author Bio


  • NamePeter Benenson
  • DescriptionEnglish human rights activist
  • BornJuly 31, 1921
  • DiedFebruary 25, 2005
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionLawyer
  • AwardsGandhi Peace Award