“One wants to be together with one's family. That's what families are about.”
Family
“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.”
WorkAll Quotes by Aung San Suu Kyi
“In terms of the history of a far reaching movement, 20 years is not that long.”
History“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“The democracy process provides for political and social change without violence.”
Change“Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up.”
Dreams“I don't understand why people say that I am full of courage. I feel terribly nervous.”
Courage“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“In politics, you also have to be cautiously optimistic.”
Politics“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“A family is very special. So when a family splits up, it's not good, it's never good.”
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.”
Hope“Human beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able to realize their full potential.”
Freedom“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“Since we live in this world, we have to do our best for this world.”
Best“Maybe it is something to do with age, but I have become fonder of poetry than of prose.”
Age“For me, 'revolution' simply means radical change.”
Change“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 think sometimes if you are alone, you are freer because your time is your own.”
Alone“Frankly, if you do politics, you should not be thinking about your dignity.”
Politics“One person alone can't do anything as important as bringing genuine democracy to a country.”
Alone