I think, if you have enough inner resources, then you can live in isolation for long periods of time and not feel diminished by it.

Peace, development, and justice are all connected to each other. We cannot talk about economic development without talking about peace. How can we expect economic development in a battlefield?

The terms of the 2008 constitution [which ensures the military will continue to be the ultimate authority] could not benefit Burma in the long run. I think this constitution should be revised.

After all it was my father who founded the Burmese army and I do have a sense of warmth towards the Burmese army.

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.

People ask me about what sacrifices I've made. I always answer: I've made no sacrifices, I've made choices.

There's a certain age when your height stops growing and you cannot change that. This sort of body growth cannot be fixed. But there are many things that can be changed. You might have a small body structure but there are opportunities to make yourself very fit and healthy. So we'll have to work hard in many aspects.