There is nothing to compare with the courage of ordinary people whose names are unknown and whose sacrifices pass unnoticed.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIHuman beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able to realize their full potential.
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The peace of our world is indivisible. As long as negative forces are getting the better of positive forces anywhere, we are all at risk.
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There is nothing to be gained by being unnecessarily nasty. Violence begets violence.
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We achieve everything by our efforts alone. Our fate is not decided by an almighty God. We decide our own fate by our actions. You have to gain mystery over yourself. It is not a matter of sitting back and accepting.
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If I advocate cautious optimism it is not because I do not have faith in the future but because I do not want to encourage blind faith.
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The courage that dares without recognition, without the protection of media attention, is a courage that humbles and inspires and reaffirms our faith in humanity.
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With the right kind of institutions, starting with the rule of law, Burma could progress very quickly.
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My attitude to peace is rather based on the Burmese definition of peace – it really means removing all the negative factors that destroy peace in this world.
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Fearlessness may be a gift but perhaps more precious is the courage acquired through endeavour.
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In societies where men are truly confident of their own worth women are not merely “tolerated”, they are valued.
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If you want democracy, you have got to be prepared to accept the responsibilities of democracy.
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More people, especially young people, are realising that if they want change, they’ve got to go about it themselves – they can’t depend on a particular person, ie me, to do all the work. They are less easy to fool than they used to be, they now know what’s going on all over the world.
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We must contemplate what the meaning of being “educated” is. Some people think a person with plenty of degrees is an educated one. But I believe a person who can judge a situation correctly and make timely decisions is more important.
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There is no hope without endeavor.
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Fear is not the natural state of civilized people.
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If you are feeling helpless, help someone.
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