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.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIWhen 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.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIWe must contemplate what the meaning of being “educated” is. Some people think a person with plenty of degrees is an educated one. But I believe a person who can judge a situation correctly and make timely decisions is more important.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIFear is not the natural state of civilized people.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIFearlessness may be a gift but perhaps more precious is the courage acquired through endeavour.
AUNG SAN SUU KYII only used a cell phone for the first time after I was released. I had difficulty coping with it because it seemed so small and insubstantial.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIHow can you call it a sacrifice when you choose to do something because you believe in it?
AUNG SAN SUU KYIThe important thing is fear should not control your actions. It should not dictate what you do.
AUNG SAN SUU KYISince we live in this world, we have to do our best for this world.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIWeak logic, inconsistencies and alienation from the people are common features of authoritarianism.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIIt 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.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIEach man has in him the potential to realize the truth through his own will and endeavour and to help others to realize it.
AUNG SAN SUU KYITo be kind is to respond with sensitivity and human warmth to the hopes and needs of others.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIIt’s good to know that the people of different countries are really concerned and involved in the movement to help Burma.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIIf you feel helpless, go help someone.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIThere’s a vast difference between no checkmate and stalemate. This is what the democratic process is like.
AUNG SAN SUU KYIThe 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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