Aung San Suu Kyi

Political Activist Burmese Born 1945 (age 81)

Democracy activist; Nobel Peace Prize winner fighting for Myanmar freedom.

379 quotes

"I have nothing to fear but fear itself."
Courage
"The most important thing is that we must never allow fear to guide our decision-making."
Courage
"A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members."
Kindness
"Do not fear what you cannot control. Control what you can, and accept what you cannot."
Wisdom
"The true test of civilisation is not the census, nor the size of cities, but the kind of men the country turns out."
Philosophy
"It is not enough to know what is right; we must have the courage to do it."
Courage
"Every morning, I remind myself that the struggle continues, and it requires our vigilance."
Perseverance
"Those who made peaceful revolution impossible will have made violent revolution inevitable."
Change
"The universality of human rights is not to be questioned. These are rights that belong to all people everywhere."
Justice
"We must have patience, for change does not come overnight."
Patience
"It is in our hands to bring about change. No one else can do it for us."
"In the heart of darkness, there is always a light waiting to be found."
Hope
"I have learnt from my mistakes, and I try to be a better person each day."
"The power to change the world lies within each and every one of us."
Power
"We must stand together, for unity is our greatest strength."
Friendship
"What is the purpose of a long life if it is not lived in service to others?"
"Democracy is not just about voting; it is about participation and responsibility."
Politics
"The world will not change unless we are willing to change ourselves first."
Change
"Truth is like a seed; once planted, it will grow regardless of the obstacles around it."
Truth
"We should not wait for leaders to lead us into freedom; we must lead ourselves."
Leadership
"In moments of great darkness, we must become the light for others."
Inspiration
"The struggle for freedom is never truly over; it requires eternal vigilance."
Freedom
"Our hopes and aspirations for our nation should be greater than our fears."
Hope
"When you have done everything you can, then you must trust in something greater than yourself."
Faith
"Let us not underestimate the power of an individual voice, for it can change history."
Inspiration
"The pursuit of knowledge is the pursuit of freedom itself."
Knowledge
"We must create a culture of accountability and transparency in our institutions."
Justice
"Peace is not the absence of conflict; it is the resolution of conflict with wisdom and compassion."
Peace
"Every person has a duty to contribute to the betterment of society."
"The strongest person is not the one who can never fall, but the one who can rise again."
Strength