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It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.
Aung San Suu Kyi
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Aung San Suu Kyi
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: June 19
Burmese Politician
Human Rights Activist
Politician
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Rangoon
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Daw Suu
Amay Suu
Dr. Suu Kyi
Ms. Suu Kyi
Miss Suu Kyi
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