“In general people feel more relaxed about participating in politics. They aren't frightened as they used to be.”
Politics
“Democracy is when the people keep a government in check.”
GovernmentAll Quotes by Aung San Suu Kyi
“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.”
Power“In politics, you also have to be cautiously optimistic.”
Politics“I don't understand why people say that I am full of courage. I feel terribly nervous.”
Courage“Frankly, if you do politics, you should not be thinking about your dignity.”
Politics“If you can make people understand why freedom is so important through the arts, that would be a big help.”
Freedom“If I was afraid of being killed, I would never speak out against the government.”
Government“History is always changing.”
History“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.”
Work“I think sometimes if you are alone, you are freer because your time is your own.”
Alone“The Nobel Peace Prize opened up a door in my heart.”
Peace“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.”
Hope“I don't think you can work on feelings in politics, apart from anything else, political change can come very unexpectedly, sometimes overnight when you least expect it.”
Change“Since we live in this world, we have to do our best for this world.”
Best“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.”
Music“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.”
Fear“My attitude is, do as much as I can while I'm free. And if I'm arrested I'll still do as much as I can.”
Attitude“The democracy process provides for political and social change without violence.”
Change“Human beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able to realize their full potential.”
Freedom“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.”
Government