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

There have been many claims that [U.S.] sanctions have hurt Burma economically, but I did not agree with that point of view. If you look at reports by the IMF, for example, they make quite clear that the economic impact on Burma has not been that great. But I think the political impact has been very great and that has helped us in our struggle for democracy.

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.

I was surprised by the response of young people because there is a perception that those younger than the 1988 generation are not interested in politics.

In a system which denies the existence of basic human rights, fear tends to be the order of the day. The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear. Never let fear prevent you from doing right.

It is his capacity for self-improvement and self-redemption which most distinguishes man from the mere brute.

I'm feeling a little delicate.