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Believe Quote by Aung San Suu Kyi

“In Burma, we have only about four percent of the people in our country who are (college) graduates. So can we not value the majority? No, we must. If we just value the graduates, then does that mean our people are not valuable? I don't believe that. What is important is we need right people in…” quote by Aung San Suu Kyi
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“In Burma, we have only about four percent of the people in our country who are (college) graduates. So can we not value the majority? No, we must. If we just value the graduates, then does that mean our people are not valuable? I don't believe that. What is important is we need right people in right positions.”

Aung San Suu Kyi

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public address on education and meritocracy, Myanmar, 2015

Emphasizes valuing all citizens, not just graduates, and placing people in suitable roles based on ability, not education alone.

In simple terms: Everyone matters; match talent to tasks.

Key Takeaway

Value all, assign wisely.

Themes

equality meritocracy inclusion

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • human resources
  • community development

Key Concepts

human dignity social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we identify talent beyond degrees?
  • What systems ensure fair placement?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on formal education can ignore other skills.

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