42 quotes by 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 can only come out of unity within a country where there are so many ethnic nationalities.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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“If I was afraid of being killed, I would never speak out against the government.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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“My opinion is the greatest reward that any government could get is the approval of the people. If the people are happy and the people are at peace and the government has done something for them, that's the greatest reward I think any government could hope for.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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“The history of the world shows that peoples and societies do not have to pass through a fixed series of stages in the course of development.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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“In terms of the history of a far reaching movement, 20 years is not that long.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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“History is always changing.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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“I do protect human rights, and I hope I shall always be looked up as a champion of human rights.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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“I think by now I have made it fairly clear that I am not very happy with the word hope. I don't believe in people just hoping.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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“I haven't heard any music on the BBC World Service in a long time. Maybe I'm listening at the wrong times. But not one single piece of music.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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“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

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“The Nobel Peace Prize opened up a door in my heart.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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“Frankly, if you do politics, you should not be thinking about your dignity.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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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

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“In politics, you also have to be cautiously optimistic.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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“The value systems of those with access to power and of those far removed from such access cannot be the same. The viewpoint of the privileged is unlike that of the underprivileged.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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“What does Burma have to give the United States? We can give you the opportunity to engage with people who are ready and willing to change a society.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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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. Some people think that there are something wrong with politicians. Of course, something wrong with some politicians.” — Aung San Suu Kyi

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