This text, delivered at Charles University for the 20th anniversary of Charter 77, offers a critical reflection on the movement's legacy in the post-1989 era. The author examines the 'second history' of Charter 77, shaped by historical interpretations and societal reactions. He discusses the mistakes of some signatories in professional politics and the public's growing aversion toward them. A key focus is the overlooked role of reform communists and the dialogue between Marxists and Christians, elements which the author claims are being erased by contemporary 'restorative' ideologies. Drawing on the philosophy of Jan Patočka, the author asserts that the struggle for human rights is an ongoing commitment rather than a concluded event. The text concludes with a call for humility and the primacy of conscience among the intelligentsia. Charter 77 is thus presented not as a museum piece, but as a vital moral inspiration for current and future generations within a democratic society.