Weak logic, inconsistencies and alienation from the people are common features of authoritarianism.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIBy helping others, you will learn how to help yourselves.
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Sometimes I think that a parody of democracy could be more dangerous than a blatant dictatorship, because that gives people an opportunity to avoid doing anything about it.
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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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Democracy is when the people keep a government in check.
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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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There is no hope without endeavor.
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I think more women should be involved in politics for the good of the human race.
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The main aim of the [political] dialogue should be to resolve the problems of the nation, not to find who is the winner and who is the loser.
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Sometimes, 24 hours can bring a total revolutionary change.
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That just laws which uphold human rights are the necessary foundation of peace and security would be denied only by closed minds which interpret peace as the silence of all opposition and security as the assurance of their own power.
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Fundamental violations of human rights always lead to people feeling less and less human.
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People ask me about what sacrifices I’ve made. I always answer: I’ve made no sacrifices, I’ve made choices.
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We have to choose between dialogue and utter devastation.
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If you’re feeling helpless, help someone.
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Fearlessness may be a gift but perhaps more precious is the courage acquired through endeavour.
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The four basic ingredients for success are: you must have the will to want something; you must have the right kind of attitude.
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