Aung San Suu Kyi

Political Activist Burmese Born 1945 (age 81)

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

379 quotes

"Never allow yourself to become a victim of circumstances."
"Where law ends, tyranny begins."
"The quest for justice transcends national borders."
Justice
"We must strive for unity and solidarity."
"Virtue is an inner power that cannot be defeated."
"I believe in the future of our country."
Hope
"The spirit of a people is more important than the power of a military."
Strength
"We must learn to live together in harmony."
Peace
"Fear is a mind-killer."
Fear
"I have never been afraid of the future."
"Our dream is to be free."
Dreams
"Freedom is not something that anybody can be given. Freedom is something people have to take for themselves."
Freedom
"The struggle for a just world is a never-ending one."
Justice
"We must not lose sight of our ultimate goal."
Perseverance
"Life itself is a test."
Life
"I would like to see a Burma where there is no difference between people."
"Friendship is more valuable than gold."
Friendship
"The love of my country is the love of my people."
Love
"Nature teaches us the value of patience."
Nature
"Art is the bridge between imagination and reality."
Art
"Time is the most precious commodity."
Time
"Wisdom comes from experience and reflection."
Wisdom
"Success is not measured by wealth but by character."
Success
"The beauty of life lies in its struggles."
Beauty
"Death is not the end but a transition."
Death
"Imagination is more powerful than knowledge."
Imagination
"Technology should serve humanity, not the reverse."
Technology
"History teaches us the consequences of our actions."
History
"Philosophy helps us understand the meaning of life."
Philosophy
"Literature is the voice of the voiceless."
Literature