To have compromise you must first have dialog. That is the true path of democracy.

To abolish fear correctly is to nurture law and order.

It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.

I felt that it was my duty not to senselessly waste my time. And since I didn't want to waste my time, I tried to accomplish as much as possible.

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.

As you look at me and listen to me, please remember the often repeated truth that one prisoner of conscience is one too many.

It's good to know that the people of different countries are really concerned and involved in the movement to help Burma. I think in some ways it's better to have the people of the world on your side than the governments of the world, even if governments can be more effective in certain directions.