Aung San Suu Kyi

Political Activist Burmese Born 1945 (age 81)

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

379 quotes

"Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned."
"The root cause of violence is not weapons or war strategies, but the absence of compassion."
Peace
"Every single person has within them the capacity to make a difference in the world."
Inspiration
"A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself."
Nature
"Creativity springs from within - it is the flowering of your own consciousness."
Creativity
"We cannot accept injustice as a price of progress."
Justice
"The leadership that is needed in today's world is the leadership of compassion and wisdom."
Leadership
"Solitude is the best gift we can give ourselves - a time for reflection and renewal."
Solitude
"Dreams are not meant to be abandoned; they are meant to be pursued with determination."
Dreams
"Gratitude is the greatest gift one can possess."
Gratitude
"Change cannot be brought about by force; it must come through understanding and compassion."
Change
"The struggle for human rights transcends national boundaries."
"In the midst of darkness, light is always possible."
Hope
"We must love and care for all living beings, not just our own species."
Love
"The quality of a nation's leadership determines the quality of its future."
Leadership
"Adventure awaits those who dare to dream and have the courage to pursue their dreams."
Adventure
"Death is not the end; it is merely a transition to another form of existence."
Death
"The pursuit of happiness should not come at the expense of others' freedom."
Happiness
"True friendship is based on understanding and mutual respect."
Friendship
"Family bonds are the foundation of a healthy society."
Family
"Work that is done with love and passion is the most fulfilling."
Work
"Money cannot buy peace of mind or inner tranquility."
Money
"Technology should serve humanity, not dominate it."
Technology
"Literature opens the doors to infinite worlds of imagination."
Literature
"The pursuit of political power must always be guided by moral principles."
Politics
"War is the failure of diplomacy and the triumph of ignorance."
War
"Perseverance is the mark of champions in every field of human endeavor."
Perseverance
"In philosophy, as in life, the simplest truth is often the most profound."
Philosophy
"Art is the expression of the soul; it transcends all boundaries."
Art
"Science and reason must be our guides in understanding the world."
Science