The history of the world shows that peoples and societies do not have to pass through a fixed series of stages in the course of development.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIHow could I stand the separation from family and friends? It is ironic, I say, that in an authoritarian state it is only the prisoner of conscience who is genuinely free. Yes, we have given up our right to a normal life. But we have stayed true to that most precious part of our humanity-our conscience.
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Every thought, every word, and every action that adds to the positive and the wholesome is a contribution to peace.
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We will surely get to our destination if we join hands.
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It is not power that corrupts but fear.
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As I travel through my country, people often ask me how it feels to have been imprisoned in my home -first for six years, then for 19 months.
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Fear is a habit; I am not afraid.
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Courage that comes from cultivating the habit of refusing to let fear dictate one’s actions, courage that could be described as ‘grace under pressure’ – grace which is renewed repeatedly in the face of harsh, unremitting pressure.
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The important thing is fear should not control your actions. It should not dictate what you do.
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There is a time to be quiet and a time to talk.
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You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right.
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I’ve always thought that the best solution for those who feel helpless is for them to help others.
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You may not think about politics, but politics think about you.
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It’s good to know that the people of different countries are really concerned and involved in the movement to help Burma.
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If you look at the democratic process as a game of chess, there have to be many, many moves before you get to checkmate. And simply because you do not make any checkmate in three moves does not mean it’s stalemate.
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Early childhood development has proved to be very beneficial and very cost-effective in societies where this is been tried. So let’s not confine ourselves to primary education. Let’s think of early childhood development and education as a whole.
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Weak logic, inconsistencies and alienation from the people are common features of authoritarianism.
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