There is no intrinsic virtue to law and order unless 'law' is equated with justice and 'order' with the discipline of a people satisfied that justice has been done. Aung San Suu Kyi More Quotes by Aung San Suu Kyi More Quotes From Aung San Suu Kyi Fear is not the natural state of civilized people. Aung San Suu Kyi basic-human-rightsfearpeople 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. Aung San Suu Kyi politicalpartygiving I've always thought that the best solution for those who feel helpless is for them to help others. Aung San Suu Kyi solution-to-a-problemvolunteerhelping-others 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 passioneducationpeace 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. We work for what we want. I always say that one has no right to hope without endeavor, so we work to try and bring about the situation that is necessary for the country, and we are confident that we will get to the negotiation table at one time or another. This is the way all such situations pan out even with the most truculent dictator. Aung San Suu Kyi hopeworkcountry 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. Aung San Suu Kyi your-sidecountrythinking Fear is a habit; I am not afraid. Aung San Suu Kyi not-afraidhabit People ask me about what sacrifices I've made. I always answer: I've made no sacrifices, I've made choices. Aung San Suu Kyi sacrificechoicespeople I don't like to be called a symbol. And I don't like to be called an icon. I will just say that I have to work very, very hard. So I'd rather be known as a hard worker. I don't think symbols do much, nor icons. Aung San Suu Kyi iconshard-workthinking 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. Aung San Suu Kyi governmentstrugglecountry One should mature over 20 years. Aung San Suu Kyi matureshouldyears If you give in to intimidation, you'll go on being intimidated Aung San Suu Kyi intimidationgoes-ongiving The quintessential revolution is that of the spirit, born of an intellectual conviction of the need for change in those mental attitudes and values which shape the course of a nation's development. A revolution which aims merely at changing official policies and institutions with a view to an improvement in material conditions has little chance of genuine success. Without a revolution of the spirit, the forces which produced the iniquities of the old order would continue to be operative, posing a constant threat to the process of reform and regeneration. Aung San Suu Kyi viewsattitudeorder How can you call it a sacrifice when you choose to do something because you believe in it? Aung San Suu Kyi you-choosesacrificebelieve With the right kind of institutions, starting with the rule of law, Burma could progress very quickly. Aung San Suu Kyi progresskindlaw 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. Aung San Suu Kyi naughtydirtythinking To view the opposition as dangerous is to misunderstand the basic concepts of democracy. To oppress the opposition is to assault the very foundation of democracy. Aung San Suu Kyi viewsmotivationalinspirational Some of the most relaxing weekends I have ever enjoyed were those I spent quietly with a sense of all work to date completed, and an absorbing mystery. Aung San Suu Kyi enjoyedweekendmystery Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up. Aung San Suu Kyi democracygiving-updream I only used a cell phone for the first time after I was released. I had difficulty coping with it because it seemed so small and insubstantial. Aung San Suu Kyi phonescellsfirsts
