The quintessential revolution is that of the spirit, born of an intellectual conviction of the need for change in those mental attitudes and values which shape the course of a nation’s development.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIIt is not enough to sit and hope. You have to work in order to realize your hopes.
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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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It is not a sacrifice, it’s a choice. If you choose to do something, then you shouldn’t say it’s a sacrifice, because nobody forced you to do it
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Since we live in this world, we have to do our best for this world.
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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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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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The people have to take part. They have to understand that they have the power to move things, and they must really commit themselves to change if they want it.
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Fearlessness may be a gift but perhaps more precious is the courage acquired through endeavour.
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If you feel helpless, go help someone.
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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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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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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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I always say that one has no right to hope without endeavor.
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Humor is one of the best ingredients of survival.
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If you give in to intimidation, you’ll go on being intimidated
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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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