I’m feeling a little delicate.
I’ve always said that the more coordinated the efforts of the international community are, the better it will be for democracy in Burma.
In general people feel more relaxed about participating in politics. They aren’t frightened as they used to be.
In terms of the history of a far reaching movement, 20 years is not that long.
I am not unaware of the saying that more tears have been shed over wishes granted than wishes denied.
Assuming the chairmanship of ASEAN isn’t going to do anything about improving the lives of people.
I do protect human rights, and I hope I shall always be looked up as a champion of human rights.
The judiciary must be strengthened and released from political interference.
What I have experienced is nothing compared to what political prisoners in prisons suffer.
Every government must consider the security of the country. That is just part of the responsibilities of any government. But true security can only come out of unity within a country where there are so many ethnic nationalities.
At this age, I should be leading a quiet life.
Fires of suffering and strife are raging around the world.
I think by now I have made it fairly clear that I am not very happy with the word hope. I don’t believe in people just hoping.
I think I was the healthiest prisoner of conscience in the world.
I was heartened that people everywhere want certain basic freedoms, even if they live in a totally different cultural environment.
I wish people wouldn’t think of me as a saint – unless they agree with the definition of a saint that a saint’s a sinner who goes on trying.
I’m rather inclined to liking people.
Maybe it is something to do with age, but I have become fonder of poetry than of prose.
My attitude is, do as much as I can while I’m free. And if I’m arrested I’ll still do as much as I can.
What does Burma have to give the United States? We can give you the opportunity to engage with people who are ready and willing to change a society.