My attitude is, do as much as I can while I'm free. And if I'm arrested I'll still do as much as I can.

When the Nobel Committee chose to honor me, the road I had chosen of my own free will became a less lonely path to follow.

To be forgotten, is to die a little.

When you think of Buddhism, you're likely to think of peace and tranquility.

In societies where men are truly confident of their own worth women are not merely "tolerated", they are valued.

People should be concerned about installing a more sensible, responsible government. What we [the burmese] need is a government that is accountable and transparent, so that the people know what it is doing and can judge for themselves whether or not they like what is being done.

I've always thought that the best solution for those who feel helpless is for them to help others.