Democracy, like liberty, justice and other social and political rights, is not “given”, it is earned through courage, resolution and sacrifice.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIWeak logic, inconsistencies and alienation from the people are common features of authoritarianism.
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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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You must have perseverance, and then you must have wisdom. Then you combine these four and then you get to where you want to get to.
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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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I think people prefer the good to win, rather than the bad.
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If you give in to intimidation, you’ll go on being intimidated
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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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You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right.
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Courage that comes from cultivating the habit of refusing to let fear dictate one’s actions, courage that could be described as ‘grace under pressure’ – grace which is renewed repeatedly in the face of harsh, unremitting pressure.
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Intimidation and propaganda work in a duet of oppression, while the people, lapped in fear and distrust, learn to dissemble and to keep silent.
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It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.
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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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If you feel helpless, go help someone.
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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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If you are feeling helpless, help someone.
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There is a time to be quiet and a time to talk.
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