In Burma, we need to improve education in the country - not only primary education, but secondary and tertiary education. Our education system is very very bad. But, of course, if you look at primary education, we have to think in terms of early childhood development that's going back to before the child is born - making sure the mother is well nourished and the child is properly nurtured.

A more significant phase should mean serious political dialogue.

Even one voice can be heard loudly all over the world in this day and age.

I think sometimes if you are alone, you are freer because your time is your own.

If you're feeling helpless, help someone.

Fires of suffering and strife are raging around the world.

Some of the best indicators of a country developing along the right lines are healthy mothers giving birth to healthy children who are assured of good care and a sound education that will enable them to face the challenges of a changing world.