The act of willingly subtracting from one's own limited store of the good and the agreeable for the sake of adding to that of others reflects the understanding that individual happiness needs a base broader than the mere satisfaction of selfish passions. From there, it is not such a large step to the realization that respecting the susceptibilities and rights of others is as important as defending one's own susceptibilities and rights if civilized society is to be safeguarded.
Aung San Suu KyiIf you want to bring an end to long-standing conflict, you have to be prepared to compromise.
Aung San Suu KyiI was surprised by the response of young people because there is a perception that those younger than the 1988 generation are not interested in politics.
Aung San Suu KyiThere is nothing to be gained by being unnecessarily nasty. Violence begets violence.
Aung San Suu KyiI do not hold to non-violence for moral reasons, but for political and practical reasons.
Aung San Suu Kyi[T]here is a vast difference in the attitude of a man with a gun in his hand and that of one without a gun in his hand. When a man does not have a gun in his hand, or a woman for the matter, he or she tries harder to use his or her mind, sense of compassion, and intelligence to work out a solution.
Aung San Suu Kyi