“In general people feel more relaxed about participating in politics. They aren't frightened as they used to be.”
Politics
“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.”
AttitudeAll Quotes by Aung San Suu Kyi
“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“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“Democracy is when the people keep a government in check.”
Government“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“Humor is one of the best ingredients of survival.”
Best“Of course I regret not having been able to spend time with my family.”
Family“Frankly, if you do politics, you should not be thinking about your dignity.”
Politics“Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up.”
Dreams“I do protect human rights, and I hope I shall always be looked up as a champion of human rights.”
Hope“If I was afraid of being killed, I would never speak out against the government.”
Government“At this age, I should be leading a quiet life.”
Age“In terms of the history of a far reaching movement, 20 years is not that long.”
History“For me, 'revolution' simply means radical change.”
Change“Peace as a goal is an ideal which will not be contested by any government or nation, not even the most belligerent.”
Government“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“The Nobel Peace Prize opened up a door in my heart.”
Peace“The democracy process provides for political and social change without violence.”
Change“History is always changing.”
History