One person alone can't do anything as important as bringing genuine democracy to a country. — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
The democracy process provides for political and social change without violence. — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
To have compromise you must first have dialog. That is the true path of democracy. — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
Sometimes I think that a parody of democracy could be more dangerous than a blatant dictatorship, because that gives people an opportunity… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
We must make democracy the popular creed...If we should fail to do this, our people are bound to suffer... That is what… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
I've always tried to explain democracy is not perfect. But it gives you a chance to shape your own destiny. — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
You must remember that democracy is made up not only of the executive, but the legislature and the judiciary. — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
To view the opposition as dangerous is to misunderstand the basic concepts of democracy. To oppress the opposition is to assault the… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
Democracy, like liberty, justice and other social and political rights, is not "given", it is earned through courage, resolution and sacrifice. — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
People need security of the mind. Why do they want democracy? Because it can give them freedom and security in a balanced… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
If you want democracy, you have got to be prepared to accept the responsibilities of democracy. The people have to take part.… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
There are those who argue that the concept of human rights is not applicable to all cultures. We in the National League… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
Investment that only goes to enrich an already wealthy elite bent on monopolizing both economic and political power cannot contribute toward égalité… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
There have been many claims that [U.S.] sanctions have hurt Burma economically, but I did not agree with that point of view.… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
Burma is not yet a full-fledged democracy. We have started working on the road to full democracy. We have a lot of… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
It's very difficult to have any faith in the sincerity of the SLORC about stamping out drug production if they find it… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
Democracy acknowledges the right to differ as well as the duty to settle differences peacefully. Authoritarian governments see criticism of their actions… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
I think it's time for the Army to understand that power should be enshrined in the people if we are to be… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
I've always said that the more coordinated the efforts of the international community are, the better it will be for democracy in… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
I'm not the only one working for democracy in Burma - there are so many people who have worked for it because… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
The best way to help Burma is to empower the people of Burma, to help us have enough self-confidence to obtain what we want… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share
It is often in the name of cultural integrity as well as social stability and national security that democratic reforms based on human rights… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share
Fearlessness may be a gift but perhaps more precious is the courage acquired through endeavour, courage that comes from cultivating the habit of refusing… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share
“In one of her letters she writes: Some have questioned the appropriateness of talking about such matters as metta (loving-kindness) and thissa (truth) in… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share
Burmese authors and artists can play the role that artists everywhere play. They help to mold the outlook of a society - not the… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share
After all it was my father who founded the Burmese army and I do have a sense of warmth towards the Burmese army. — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share
A most insidious form of fear is that which masquerades as common sense or even wisdom, condemning as foolish, reckless, insignificant or futile the… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share
I don't want to see the military falling. I want to see the military rising to dignified heights of professionalism and true patriotism. — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share
It would be difficult to dispel ignorance unless there is freedom to pursue the truth unfettered by fear. — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share
I think more women should be involved in politics for the good of the human race. — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share
![“There have been many claims that [U.S.] sanctions have hurt Burma economically, but I did not agree with that point of view. If you look at reports by the IMF, for example, they make quite clear that the economic impact on Burma has not been that great. But I think the political impact has been…” quote by Aung San Suu Kyi](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/7af/aung-san-suu-kyi-922_agree_there-have-been-many-claims-that-u-s-san_2242341.jpg)
