A lot of the roads, bridges, railways, and such are built through the use of forced labor, and that is causing the people great suffering. What we put into this in the form of human suffering is not worth what… — 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
