Regime is made up of people, so I do put faces to regimes and governments, so I feel that all human beings… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
Leaders of political parties need to keep in contact with the people; that's what it's all about. If violence were to erupt,… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
When we think of the state of the economy, we are not thinking in terms of money flow. We are thinking in… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
More people, especially young people, are realising that if they want change, they've got to go about it themselves - they can't… — 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
Whatever help we may want from the international community now or in the future, we want to make sure that this help… — 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
Despotic governments do not recognize the precious human component of the state, seeing its citizens only as a faceless, mindless -- and… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
We do need great change in Burma. We are trying to build a new society, a society where basic human rights are… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
It is incorrect to say there have been no reforms at all in Burma; there have of course been reforms, but we… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
Assuming the chairmanship of ASEAN isn't going to do anything about improving the lives of people. — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
A lot of the roads, bridges, railways, and such are built through the use of forced labor, and that is causing the… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
I have been free for more than a month. Some people may think that that is long enough. Others may think that… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I think by now I have made it fairly clear that I am not very happy with the word hope. I don't… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
There is nothing to compare with the courage of ordinary people whose names are unknown and whose sacrifices pass unnoticed. The courage… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
I think there's a need for the participation of the military for the stability of the transformation period of Burma. If the… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
Among the basic freedoms to which men aspire that their lives might be full and uncramped, freedom from fear stands out as… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
People should be concerned about installing a more sensible, responsible government. What we [the burmese] need is a government that is accountable… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
It is the love of ordinary people, in Burma, in Japan or anywhere else in the world, for justice and peace and… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
Religion is about increasing peace and harmony in the world. ... People of all different religions should be given the opportunity to… — 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
Weak logic, inconsistencies and alienation from the people are common features of authoritarianism. The relentless attempts of totalitarian regimes to prevent free… — 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 Image
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 Image
Of course I regret not having been able to spend time with my family. — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
