If you can make people understand why freedom is so important through the arts, that would be a big help.

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.

If you want democracy, you have got to be prepared to accept the responsibilities of democracy. The people have to take part. They have to understand that they have the power to move things, and they must really commit themselves to change if they want it.

Sometimes, 24 hours can bring a total revolutionary change.

I learned to work on a computer years before I was placed under house arrest. Fortunately I had two laptops when I was under house arrest - one an Apple and one a different operating system. I was very proud of that because I know how to use both systems.

I don't understand why people say that I am full of courage. I feel terribly nervous.

It's good to know that the people of different countries are really concerned and involved in the movement to help Burma. I think in some ways it's better to have the people of the world on your side than the governments of the world, even if governments can be more effective in certain directions.