To view the opposition as dangerous is to misunderstand the basic concepts of democracy. To oppress the opposition is to assault the very foundation of democracy.
Aung San Suu KyiThe true measure of the justice of a system is the amount of protection it guarantees to the weakest.
Aung San Suu KyiWhen fear sets in, you don't trust others and when you don't trust anyone then you become selfish.
Aung San Suu KyiWe have been making constant efforts, all the time, to start dialogue with the SLORC, but you know it takes two. We don't want a monologue. We would like a substantive political dialogue among the SLORC, political leaders including myself, and leaders of ethnic groups-exactly as stipulated in the U.N. General Assembly resolution on Burma.
Aung San Suu Kyi