Leaders of political parties need to keep in contact with the people; that's what it's all about. If violence were to erupt, I am fairly confident that we could control our people. Whether or not the authorities can control theirs is another matter altogether.

We do need great change in Burma. We are trying to build a new society, a society where basic human rights are respected, and where our people enjoy all the benefits of democratic institutions.

I only used a cell phone for the first time after I was released. I had difficulty coping with it because it seemed so small and insubstantial.

All right, your knees may be knocking but that shouldn't prevent you from going ahead and doing what you need to do.

There is no hope without endeavor.

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

For me, 'revolution' simply means radical change.