Quotes from Aung San Suu Kyi
I've always said that the more coordinated the efforts of the international community are, the better it will be for democracy in Burma.
- Aung San Suu Kyi
Each man has in him the potential to realize the truth through his own will and endeavour and to help others to realize it.
- Aung San Suu Kyi
As you look at me and listen to me, please remember the often repeated truth that one prisoner of conscience is one too many.
- Aung San Suu Kyi
The people of my country want the two freedoms that spell security: freedom from want and freedom from fear.
- Aung San Suu Kyi
It is the love of ordinary people, in Burma, in Japan or anywhere else in the world, for justice and peace and freedom that is our surest defense against the forces of unreason and extremism.
- Aung San Suu Kyi
I was heartened that people everywhere want certain basic freedoms, even if they live in a totally different cultural environment.
- Aung San Suu Kyi
People need security of the mind. Why do they want democracy? Because it can give them freedom and security in a balanced way.
- Aung San Suu Kyi
The important thing is Burma needs to end the civil war and for this to happen both sides must want to end the war.
- Aung San Suu Kyi
When I was under house arrest, it was the BBC that spoke to me - I listened.
- Aung San Suu Kyi
The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all.
- Aung San Suu Kyi
I saw many aspects of the country which I needed to see in order that I might know what we need to do.
- Aung San Suu Kyi
Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up.
- Aung San Suu Kyi