In Burma, our main goal in amending the constitution is not to phase out the military from politics. Our main point is to put the constitution in line with international standards and norms.

Early childhood development has proved to be very beneficial and very cost-effective in societies where this is been tried. So let's not confine ourselves to primary education. Let's think of early childhood development and education as a whole.

It is incorrect to say there have been no reforms at all in Burma; there have of course been reforms, but we still need to do more for the people. To become a democratic society we have to continually be reforming.

It would be difficult to dispel ignorance unless there is freedom to pursue the truth unfettered by fear.

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

I think I was the healthiest prisoner of conscience in the world.

Where there is no justice there can be no secure peace.