People who say the change has already happened and it's not necessary to change more, say that because they don’t really want to change, we have to be very powerful and strong in the parliament. So, don't try to talk about other solutions, and give us 100 percent of the vote.

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I think, if you have enough inner resources, then you can live in isolation for long periods of time and not feel diminished by it.

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isolation long thinking

When I was under house arrest, it was the BBC that spoke to me -... by Aung San Suu Kyi

When I was under house arrest, it was the BBC that spoke to me - I listened.

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house-arrest spokes house

Frankly, if you do politics, you should not be thinking about you... by Aung San Suu Kyi

Frankly, if you do politics, you should not be thinking about your dignity.

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dignity should thinking

I would like to have seen my sons growing up. by Aung San Suu Kyi

I would like to have seen my sons growing up.

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growing growing-up son

In politics, you also have to be cautiously optimistic. by Aung San Suu Kyi

In politics, you also have to be cautiously optimistic.

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In terms of the history of a far reaching movement, 20 years is n... by Aung San Suu Kyi

In terms of the history of a far reaching movement, 20 years is not that long.

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movement long years

As you look at me and listen to me, please remember the often repeated truth that one prisoner of conscience is one too many.

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prisoner remember looks

We achieve everything by our efforts alone. Our fate is not decided by an almighty God. We decide our own fate by our actions. You have to gain mystery over yourself. It is not a matter of sitting back and accepting.

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fate effort achievement

It is his capacity for self-improvement and self-redemption which most distinguishes man from the mere brute.

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redemption self men

A more significant phase should mean serious political dialogue. by Aung San Suu Kyi

A more significant phase should mean serious political dialogue.

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phases political mean

Some believe that the only way to remove the authoritarian regime and replace it with a democratic one is through violent means. I would like to set the precedent of political change through political settlement, not through violence.

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War is not the only arena where peace is done to death. by Aung San Suu Kyi

War is not the only arena where peace is done to death.

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I've always said there's no hope without endeavor. Hope has no meaning unless we are prepared to work to realize our hopes and dreams but in order to that we do need to have friends. We need those who believe in us. Friends are those who believe in us and who want to help us whatever it is that we are trying to achieve.

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hope dream believe

Sometimes I didn't even have enough money to eat. I became so weak from malnourishment that my hair fell out, and I couldn't get out of bed.

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bed hair sometimes

In general people feel more relaxed about participating in politics. They aren't frightened as they used to be.

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frightened used people

At this age, I should be leading a quiet life. by Aung San Suu Kyi

At this age, I should be leading a quiet life.

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aging age birthday

I'm feeling a little delicate. by Aung San Suu Kyi

I'm feeling a little delicate.

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delicate feelings littles

All repressive laws must be revoked, and laws introduced to prote... by Aung San Suu Kyi

All repressive laws must be revoked, and laws introduced to protect the rights of the people.

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rights law people

It is often in the name of cultural integrity as well as social stability and national security that democratic reforms based on human rights are resisted by authoritarian governments.

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motivational integrity inspirational

Maybe it is something to do with age, but I have become fonder of... by Aung San Suu Kyi

Maybe it is something to do with age, but I have become fonder of poetry than of prose.

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aging age birthday