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.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIRegimented minds cannot grasp the concept of confrontation as an open exchange of major differences with a view to settlement through genuine dialogue.
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My top priority is for people to understand that they have the power to change things themselves.
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The value systems of those with access to power and of those far removed from such access cannot be the same.
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It would be difficult to dispel ignorance unless there is freedom to pursue the truth unfettered by fear.
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Every kindness I received, small or big, convinced me that there could never be enough of it in our world…
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The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all.
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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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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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I don’t like to be called a symbol. And I don’t like to be called an icon. I will just say that I have to work very, very hard. So I’d rather be known as a hard worker. I don’t think symbols do much, nor icons.
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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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One should mature over 20 years.
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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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I think it’s time for the Army to understand that power should be enshrined in the people if we are to be a genuine democracy and not in any particular institution or organisation.
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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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It is not enough to sit and hope. You have to work in order to realize your hopes.
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Fearlessness may be a gift but perhaps more precious is the courage acquired through endeavour.
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So peace does not mean just putting an end to violence or to war, but to all other factors that threaten peace, such as discrimination, such as inequality, poverty.
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Human beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able to realize their full potential.
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The viewpoint of the privileged is unlike that of the underprivileged.
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If you are feeling helpless, help someone.
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If you want democracy, you have got to be prepared to accept the responsibilities of democracy.
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If you can make people understand why freedom is so important through the arts, that would be a big help.
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I was given some Harry Potter books by a young friend. I wanted to know why young people liked it so much. And I noted that there were some values in Harry Potter that are common to many books that are popular all over the world. In the end,
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Kindness can change the lives of people.
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Weak logic, inconsistencies and alienation from the people are common features of authoritarianism.
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The people of my country want the two freedoms that spell security: freedom from want and freedom from fear.
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How can you call it a sacrifice when you choose to do something because you believe in it?
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