When I was under house arrest, it was the BBC that spoke to me - I listened.

You may not think about politics, but politics think about you.

I've always said there's no hope without endeavor. Hope has no meaning unless we are prepared to work to realize our hopes and dreams but in order to that we do need to have friends. We need those who believe in us. Friends are those who believe in us and who want to help us whatever it is that we are trying to achieve.

With the right kind of institutions, starting with the rule of law, Burma could progress very quickly.

If the restrictions on the work of my party and on me personally are not removed in the very, very near future - that is in a matter of days - I think the United States should start thinking seriously of sanctions. This is really about as bad as it has ever been.

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.

I think more women should be involved in politics for the good of the human race.