Aung San Suu Kyi — Philosophical Quotes

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Aung San Suu Kyi Quotes

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Aung San Suu Kyi

Politician, Activist

Philosophical

“I wish people wouldn't think of me as a saint - unless they agree with the definition of a saint that a saint's a sinner who goes on trying.”

People Thinking Wish

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Aung San Suu Kyi

Politician, Activist

Philosophical

“If you want to bring an end to long-standing conflict, you have to be prepared to compromise.”

Want Long Compromise

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Philosophical

“I look upon myself as a politician. That isn't a dirty word.”

Looks Dirty

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Philosophical

“The judiciary must be strengthened and released from political interference.”

Political Interference

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Philosophical

“After I was released, people used to keep asking me, 'what's it like to be free? And it was very difficult for me to answer. I'd always felt free. As far as my state of mind was concerned, I didn't feel any different...People ask me about what sacrifices I've made. I always answer: I've made no sacrifices, I've made choices.”

People Choices Sacrifice

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Philosophical

“Every government must consider the security of the country. That is just part of the responsibilities of any government. But true security can only come out of unity within a country where there are so many ethnic nationalities.”

Country Government Responsibility

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Philosophical

“I do not hold to non-violence for moral reasons, but for political and practical reasons.”

Political Violence

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Philosophical

“The basis of democratic freedom is freedom of speech.”

Speech Freedom Of Speech

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Philosophical

“One person alone can't do anything as important as bringing genuine democracy to a country.”

Country Important Democracy

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Philosophical

“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.”

Inspirational Motivational Integrity

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Philosophical

“It is man's vision of a world fit for rational, civilized humanity which leads him to dare and to suffer to build societies free from want and fear. Concepts such as truth, justice and compassion cannot be dismissed as trite when these are often the only bulwarks which stand against ruthless power.”

Men Justice Compassion

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Philosophical

“Burmese political culture lacks an understanding of negotiated compromise. We have to build up that kind of culture.”

Political Understanding Culture

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