[T]here is a vast difference in the attitude of a man with a gun in his hand and that of one without a gun in his hand. When a man does not have a gun in his hand, or a woman for the matter, he or she tries harder to use his or her mind, sense of compassion, and intelligence to work out a solution.

The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses our political, social and economic aspirations.

I don't think of myself as unbreakable. Perhaps I'm just rather flexible and adaptable.

Fear is not the natural state of civilized people.

I always say that one has no right to hope without endeavor.

Where there is no justice there can be no secure peace.

I don't think any country can survive as a prosperous and dignified country unless there is rule of law.