Lasting solutions are always difficult to come to. But they will have to persevere. I've been repeating ad nauseam that we in Burma we are weak with regard to the culture of negotiated compromises, that we have to develop the ability to achieve such compromises.

Burmese political culture lacks an understanding of negotiated compromise. We have to build up that kind of culture.

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

Fear is a habit; I am not afraid.

There is nothing to compare with the courage of ordinary people whose names are unknown and whose sacrifices pass unnoticed. The courage that dares without recognition, without the protection of media attention, is a courage that humbles and inspires and reaffirms our faith in humanity.

Justice is a dream. But it is a dream that we are determined to realize.

There is a time to be quiet and a time to talk.