“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.”
History
“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.”
FearAll Quotes by Aung San Suu Kyi
“War is not the only arena where peace is done to death.”
Death“History is always changing.”
History“If I advocate cautious optimism it is not because I do not have faith in the future but because I do not want to encourage blind faith.”
Faith“Frankly, if you do politics, you should not be thinking about your dignity.”
Politics“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“I don't want to see the military falling. I want to see the military rising to dignified heights of professionalism and true patriotism.”
Patriotism“Since we live in this world, we have to do our best for this world.”
Best“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.”
Freedom“For me, 'revolution' simply means radical change.”
Change“If you can make people understand why freedom is so important through the arts, that would be a big help.”
Freedom“Even one voice can be heard loudly all over the world in this day and age.”
Age“I don't understand why people say that I am full of courage. I feel terribly nervous.”
Courage“A family is very special. So when a family splits up, it's not good, it's never good.”
Family“Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up.”
Dreams“Human beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able to realize their full potential.”
Freedom“In politics, you also have to be cautiously optimistic.”
Politics“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“My attitude to peace is rather based on the Burmese definition of peace - it really means removing all the negative factors that destroy peace in this world. So peace does not mean just putting an end to violence or to war, but to all other factors that threaten peace, such as discrimination, such as inequality, poverty.”
Attitude“I do protect human rights, and I hope I shall always be looked up as a champion of human rights.”
Hope