Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi

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As a Burmese politician (b. 1945), Aung San Suu Kyi is known for articulating ideas that others struggled to put into words. Aung San Suu Kyi's observations on Peace are as sharp as their thoughts on Government, revealing genuine breadth of mind. We feature 56 quotes from Aung San Suu Kyi spanning Peace, Government, Politics, Freedom, and Hope, making them one of the most prolific voices in our archive. Readers often gravitate to this one: "Peace as a goal is an ideal which will not be contested by any government or nation, not even the most belligerent."

“A family is very special. So when a family splits up, it's not good, it's never good.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Family

All Quotes by Aung San Suu Kyi

“A family is very special. So when a family splits up, it's not good, it's never good.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Family

“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

Hope

“At this age, I should be leading a quiet life.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Age

“Since we live in this world, we have to do our best for this world.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Best

“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

Patriotism

“If I was afraid of being killed, I would never speak out against the government.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Government

“The Nobel Peace Prize opened up a door in my heart.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Peace

“Frankly, if you do politics, you should not be thinking about your dignity.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Politics

“Of course I regret not having been able to spend time with my family.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Family

“Human beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able to realize their full potential.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Freedom

“Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Dreams

“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

Society

“War is not the only arena where peace is done to death.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Death

“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

Music

“Peace as a goal is an ideal which will not be contested by any government or nation, not even the most belligerent.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Government

“The democracy process provides for political and social change without violence.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Change

“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

Government

“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.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Attitude

“Even one voice can be heard loudly all over the world in this day and age.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Age

“I don't understand why people say that I am full of courage. I feel terribly nervous.”

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Courage