"Sometimes I think that a parody of democracy……" — Aung San Suu Kyi
"Sometimes I think that a parody of democracy could be more dangerous than a blatant dictatorship, because that gives people an opportunity to avoid doing anything about it."
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Aung San Suu Kyi
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178 Quotes by Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi has 178 quotes on this site.
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I've always thought that the best solution for those who feel helpless is for them to help others.
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I was surprised by the response of young people because there is a perception that those younger than the 1988…
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We're nowhere near democracy. I've been released, that's all.
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We must make democracy the popular creed...If we should fail to do this, our people are bound to suffer... That…
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Even one voice can be heard loudly all over the world in this day and age.
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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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Fearlessness may be a gift but perhaps the more precious thing is the courage acquired through endeavor, courage that comes…
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I think more women should be involved in politics for the good of the human race.
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The four basic ingredients for success are: you must have the will to want something; you must have the right…
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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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More people, especially young people, are realising that if they want change, they've got to go about it themselves –…
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People ask me about what sacrifices I've made. I always answer: I've made no sacrifices, I've made choices.
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