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.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIWeak logic, inconsistencies and alienation from the people are common features of authoritarianism.
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If you give in to intimidation, you’ll go on being intimidated
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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.
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It is not power that corrupts but fear.
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The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear
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If you want democracy, you have got to be prepared to accept the responsibilities of democracy.
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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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You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right.
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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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There is a time to be quiet and a time to talk.
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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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You may not think about politics, but politics think about you.
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Each and every one of us is capable of making such a contribution.
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When I was in London a Kachin youth criticized me for not condemning the Burmese military for their offensive in Kachin State. I answered “condemnation is not the solution.” We want to build reconciliation, not condemnation.
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If you feel helpless, go help someone.
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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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