I was a prisoner, but I always felt free because I was not frightened So for me real freedom is freedom from fear.
Aung San Suu KyiMy top priority is for people to understand that they have the power to change things themselves.
Aung San Suu Kyi[T]here is a vast difference in the attitude of a man with a gun in his hand and that of one without a gun in his hand. When a man does not have a gun in his hand, or a woman for the matter, he or she tries harder to use his or her mind, sense of compassion, and intelligence to work out a solution.
Aung San Suu KyiAs you look at me and listen to me, please remember the often repeated truth that one prisoner of conscience is one too many.
Aung San Suu KyiPeople must have freedom and at the same time they must have security. They must not be using freedom to fight with each other. When they have security of the mind, their fears will subside, and their mistrust of others will also decline. There will be no need to worry that somebody will be looking at you with jealousy. They won't have to worry that someone will report some lies to their superiors and get them into trouble. This fear of being unjustly punished would disappear and I believe confidence and trust will mount and people will have more love and respect towards one another.
Aung San Suu Kyi