John Avlon explores the life of Vaclav Havel , who died Sunday . Spring : John 's life story takes on renewed relevance in year of Arab Spring . He and the former Czech president spoke for democracy and against utopian revolution . Avlon : The poet - statesman 's life provides enduring inspiration .
John Avlon celebrates the life of Vaclav Havel , who died Sunday . Avlon : Havel 's life story takes on renewed relevance in year of Arab Spring . He says the former Czech president spoke for democracy and against utopian revolution . Avlon : The writer-statesman 's life provides enduring inspiration .