At this age, I should be leading a quiet life.

In societies where men are truly confident of their own worth women are not merely "tolerated", they are valued.

We do need great change in Burma. We are trying to build a new society, a society where basic human rights are respected, and where our people enjoy all the benefits of democratic institutions.

I haven't heard any music on the BBC World Service in a long time. Maybe I'm listening at the wrong times. But not one single piece of music.

I was surprised by the response of young people because there is a perception that those younger than the 1988 generation are not interested in politics.

It would be difficult to dispel ignorance unless there is freedom to pursue the truth unfettered by fear.

Frankly, if you do politics, you should not be thinking about your dignity.