What I have experienced is nothing compared to what political prisoners in prisons suffer.

The history of the world shows that peoples and societies do not have to pass through a fixed series of stages in the course of development.

The democracy process provides for political and social change without violence.

The [Burmese] government appears to be more interested in stamping out political activity than drug addiction. Very few university students on the campus could get away with engaging in political activities, but they seem to be able to get away with taking drugs. We have heard that it is very easy to obtain drugs on the university campuses.

I don't believe in professional dissidents. I think it's just a phase, like adolescence.

When you feel helpless, help someone.

The terms of the 2008 constitution [which ensures the military will continue to be the ultimate authority] could not benefit Burma in the long run. I think this constitution should be revised.