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In politics, you also have to be cautiously optimistic.

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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I felt that it was my duty not to senselessly waste my time. And since I didn't want to waste my time, I tried to accomplish as much as possible.
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There can be no civil peace without the rule of law.
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I would like to have seen my sons growing up.
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The quintessential revolution is that of spirit. Without this, the forces which produce the inequalities of the old order will continue to operate.
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My top priority is for people to understand that they have the power to change things themselves.
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If you feel helpless, go help someone.
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When I was in London a Kachin youth criticized me for not condemning the Burmese military for their offensive in Kachin State. I answered condemnation is not the solution. We want to build reconciliation, not condemnation.
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At this age, I should be leading a quiet life.
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If you want to bring an end to long-standing conflict, you have to be prepared to compromise. If either or both sides insist on getting everything that they want - that is to say 100 percent of their demands to be met, then there can never be a settlement.
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By helping others, you will learn how to help yourselves.
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The true measure of the justice of a system is the amount of protection it guarantees to the weakest.
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Human beings want to be free and however long they may agree to stay locked up, to stay oppressed, there will come a time when they say 'That's it.' Suddenly they find themselves doing something that they never would have thought they would be doing, simply because of the human instinct that makes them turn their face towards freedom.
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What does Burma have to give the United States? We can give you the opportunity to engage with people who are ready and willing to change a society.
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The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses our political, social and economic aspirations.
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