In terms of the history of a far reaching movement 20 years is not that long.
In terms of the history of a far reaching movement 20 years is not that long.
Author: Aung San Suu Kyi
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.
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.
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.
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.
If I was afraid of being killed I would never speak out against the government.
If I was afraid of being killed I would never speak out against the government.
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.
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.
Peace as a goal is an ideal which will not be contested by any government or nation not even the most belligerent.
Peace as a goal is an ideal which will not be contested by any government or nation not even the most belligerent.
Democracy is when the people keep a government in check.
Democracy is when the people keep a government in check.
If you can make people understand why freedom is so important through the arts that would be a big help.
If you can make people understand why freedom is so important through the arts that would be a big help.
Human beings want to be free and however long they may agree to stay locked up to stay oppressed there will come a time when they say 'That's it.' Suddenly they find themselves doing something that they never would have thought they would be doing simply because of the human instinct that makes them turn their face towards freedom.
Human beings want to be free and however long they may agree to stay locked up to stay oppressed there will come a time when they say 'That's it.' Suddenly they find themselves doing something that they never would have thought they would be doing simply because of the human instinct that makes them turn their face towards freedom.
Human beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able to realize their full potential.
Human beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able to realize their full potential.
It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.
It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.
One wants to be together with one's family. That's what families are about.
One wants to be together with one's family. That's what families are about.