I think by now I have made it fairly clear that I am not very happy with the word hope. I don't believe in people just hoping.

In Burma, we need to improve education in the country - not only primary education, but secondary and tertiary education. Our education system is very very bad. But, of course, if you look at primary education, we have to think in terms of early childhood development that's going back to before the child is born - making sure the mother is well nourished and the child is properly nurtured.

By helping others, you will learn how to help yourselves.

I haven't heard any music on the BBC World Service in a long time. Maybe I'm listening at the wrong times. But not one single piece of music.

I'm feeling a little delicate.

If you want to bring an end to long-standing conflict, you have to be prepared to compromise.

Assuming the chairmanship of ASEAN isn't going to do anything about improving the lives of people.