322 Quotes by Aung San Suu Kyi

The main aim of the [political] dialogue should be to resolve the problems of the nation, not to find who is the winner and who is the loser. That's not what it's all about. It's to try and find an answer that is acceptable to all parties concerned, which would of course require some give and take.

I think more women should be involved in politics for the good of the human race.

It's good to know that the people of different countries are really concerned and involved in the movement to help Burma. I think in some ways it's better to have the people of the world on your side than the governments of the world, even if governments can be more effective in certain directions.

I think sometimes if you are alone, you are freer because your time is your own.

The basis of democratic freedom is freedom of speech.

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

Part of our struggle is to make the international community understand that we are a poor country not because there is an insufficiency of resources and investment, but because we are deprived of the basic institutions and practices that make for good government.

With the right kind of institutions, starting with the rule of law, Burma could progress very quickly.

When you decide to follow a certain path, you should follow it to the end and not be diverted from it for personal reasons.