Aung San Suu Kyi Quotes

12 quotes

former State Counsellor of Myanmar and Leader of the National League for Democracy

“If I advocate cautious optimism it is not because I do not have faith in the future but because I do not want to encourage blind faith.”

"It is not power that corrupts but fear."

on Corruption

"My top priority is for people to understand that they have the power to change things themselves."

on Inspirational

"War is not the only arena where peace is done to death."

on Peace

"I've always tried to explain democracy is not perfect. But it gives you a chance to shape your own destiny."

on Democracy

"If you're feeling helpless, help someone. ”― Aung San Suu Kyi (from Freedom from Fear)"

on Compassion

"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."

on Freedom

"Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up."

on Freedom

"Even one voice can be heard loudly all over the world in this day and age."

on Activism

"Humor is one of the best ingredients of survival."

on Humor

"I don't understand why people say that I am full of courage. I feel terribly nervous."

on Courage

"I think sometimes if you are alone, you are freer because your time is your own."

on Freedom