Politics Quotes by Aung San Suu Kyi

I think more women should be involved in politics for the good of the human race.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

I do not hold to non-violence for moral reasons, but for political and practical reasons.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

You may not think about politics, but politics think about you.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Frankly, if you do politics, you should not be thinking about your dignity.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

The root of a nation's misfortunes has to be sought in the moral failings of the government.

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If I was afraid of being killed, I would never speak out against the government.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

What I have experienced is nothing compared to what political prisoners in prisons suffer.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

In politics, you also have to be cautiously optimistic.

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It is often in the name of cultural integrity as well as social stability and national security that democratic reforms based on…

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I was surprised by the response of young people because there is a perception that those younger than the 1988 generation are…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Once serious political dialogue has begun, the international community can assume that we have achieved genuine progress along the road to real…

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In general people feel more relaxed about participating in politics. They aren't frightened as they used to be.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Peace as a goal is an ideal which will not be contested by any government or nation, not even the most belligerent.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Burmese political culture lacks an understanding of negotiated compromise. We have to build up that kind of culture.

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I don't think you can work on feelings in politics, apart from anything else, political change can come very unexpectedly, sometimes overnight…

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“Were she to be allowed to take her rightful place as the elected leader of the Burmese people, I have little doubt…

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I think I should be active politically. Because I look upon myself as a politician. That's not a dirty work you know.…

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People should be concerned about installing a more sensible, responsible government. What we [the burmese] need is a government that is accountable…

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That's not how politics works - sometimes things move in a rather imperceptible way. There are no fireworks, and then comes a…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

My opinion is the greatest reward that any government could get is the approval of the people. If the people are happy…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

It's good to know that the people of different countries are really concerned and involved in the movement to help Burma. I…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Every government must consider the security of the country. That is just part of the responsibilities of any government. But true security…

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Despotic governments do not recognize the precious human component of the state, seeing its citizens only as a faceless, mindless -- and…

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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…

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I think corporations should give more attention to this suffering and should wait to invest until there is a responsible government in…

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Those who have to face persistent political persecution become highly politicized. Our lives take on a rhythm different from those who, on…

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The democracy process provides for political and social change without violence.

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The judiciary must be strengthened and released from political interference.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

I look upon myself as a politician. That isn't a dirty word.

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Democracy is when the people keep a government in check.

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Government leaders are amazing. So often it seems they are the last to know what the people want.

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There should be no political prisoners in a democratic country.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

In Burma, our main goal in amending the constitution is not to phase out the military from politics. Our main point is…

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Democracy acknowledges the right to differ as well as the duty to settle differences peacefully. Authoritarian governments see criticism of their actions…

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In Burma, under the present Constitution, the Army can always take over all parts of government if they think this is necessary.…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

I do not like to encourage personalized politics, so we would not like it to be thought that just because certain political…

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“In one of her letters she writes: Some have questioned the appropriateness of talking about such matters as metta (loving-kindness) and thissa…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Regime is made up of people, so I do put faces to regimes and governments, so I feel that all human beings…

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The main aim of the [political] dialogue should be to resolve the problems of the nation, not to find who is the…

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The [Burmese] government appears to be more interested in stamping out political activity than drug addiction. Very few university students on the…

— Aung San Suu Kyi