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I am not unaware of the saying that more tears have been shed over wishes granted than wishes denied.

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
Writer
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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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