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There is nothing to be gained by being unnecessarily nasty. Violence begets violence.

Aung San Suu Kyi

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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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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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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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That’s not what it’s all about. It’s to try and find an answer that is acceptable to all parties concerned, which would of course require some give and take.
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I think more women should be involved in politics for the good of the human race.
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We want to empower our people; we want to strengthen them; we want to provide them with the kind of qualifications that will enable them to build up their own country 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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How could I stand the separation from family and friends? It is ironic, I say, that in an authoritarian state it is only the prisoner of conscience who is genuinely free. Yes, we have given up our right to a normal life. But we have stayed true to that most precious part of our humanity-our conscience.
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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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The viewpoint of the privileged is unlike that of the underprivileged.
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Democracy is when the people keep a government in check.
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Regimented 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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Kindness can change the lives of people.
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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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Human beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able to realize their full potential.
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By helping others, you will learn how to help yourselves.
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