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My top priority is for people to understand that they have the power to change things themselves.
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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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Daw Suu
Amay Suu
Dr. Suu Kyi
Ms. 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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I do not hold to non-violence for moral reasons, but for political and practical reasons.
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Jobless people will have no self-confidence. And they feel they are worthless because when you don't have a job you have to rely on someone.
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Burmese political culture lacks an understanding of negotiated compromise. We have to build up that kind of culture.
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After all it was my father who founded the Burmese army and I do have a sense of warmth towards the Burmese army.
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