Aung San Suu Kyi

"War is never the solution to human problems."

"Motivation comes from within."

"Inspiration is found in the struggles of ordinary people."

"Relationships require mutual respect and trust."

"Solitude can be a source of strength and clarity."

"The greatest wealth is health."

"Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting."

"We are not separate from the rest of humanity, and therefore there is no way we can opt out and say this is not our affair."

"It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it."

"The only real weapon against injustice is truth."

"To live is to choose, but to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why."

"Beauty is something that blooms within the heart; it cannot be purchased or manufactured."

"Music is the universal language of mankind."

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

"The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity."

"I have nothing to lose, I have everything to gain by speaking the truth."

"Kindness can transform the most hardened heart."

"One country, one nation, one people, united by a desire for freedom and justice."

"Fear is a habit; so is self-pity, defeat, anxiety, despair, hopelessness, and resignation."

"We should not despair too much when thinking of the state of the world, but concentrate on what we can do."

"The cruelest lies are often told in silence."

"When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it."

"It is very important to generate early enthusiasm in the lives of all people."

"Strength doesn't come from winning - it comes from doing your best."

"In the end, the whole point of prayers is to make yourself a better person."

"Confidence in oneself is faith in oneself."

"The desire for freedom is the most powerful driving force in human nature."

"There is no greater burden to bear than the burden of ignorance."

"Our task is not to fight or flee from history, but to make peace with it."

"In our struggle against military dictatorship, we are fighting for freedom from fear itself."