Every government must consider the security of the country. That is just part of the responsibilities of any government. But true security can only come out of unity within a country where there are so many ethnic nationalities.

War is not the only arena where peace is done to death.

You must remember that democracy is made up not only of the executive, but the legislature and the judiciary.

A most insidious form of fear is that which masquerades as common sense or even wisdom, condemning as foolish, reckless, insignificant or futile the small, daily acts of courage which help to preserve man's self-respect and inherent human dignity.

If you feel helpless, go help someone.

Every kindness I received, small or big, convinced me that there could never be enough of it in our world... Kindness can change the lives of people.

With the right kind of institutions, starting with the rule of law, Burma could progress very quickly.