All repressive laws must be revoked, and laws introduced to protect the rights of the people.

Humor is one of the best ingredients of survival.

I think sometimes if you are alone, you are freer because your time is your own.

I don't like to be called a symbol. And I don't like to be called an icon. I will just say that I have to work very, very hard. So I'd rather be known as a hard worker. I don't think symbols do much, nor icons.

I'm not the only one working for democracy in Burma - there are so many people who have worked for it because they believe that this is the only way we can maintain the dignity of our people.

The people of my country want the two freedoms that spell security: freedom from want and freedom from fear.

Foreign investors will not come and do things without any returns for themselves. And we don't expect them to come work for us free. But the local population should benefit rightfully. The locals should benefit just a little more than the companies.