We 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.

Since we live in this world, we have to do our best for this world.

We will surely get to our destination if we join hands.

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

Humor is one of the best ingredients of survival.

[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 education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all.