Since we live in this world, we have to do our best for this world.
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.
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The important thing is fear should not control your actions. It should not dictate what you do.
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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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Weak logic, inconsistencies and alienation from the people are common features of authoritarianism.
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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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If you feel helpless, go help someone.
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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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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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If you want democracy, you have got to be prepared to accept the responsibilities of democracy.
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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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Human beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able to realize their full potential.
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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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I think people prefer the good to win, rather than the bad.
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Part of our struggle is to make the international community understand that we are a poor country not because there is an insufficiency of resources and investment, but because we are deprived of the basic institutions and practices that make for good government.
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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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