It is the love of ordinary people, in Burma, in Japan or anywhere else in the world, for justice and peace and freedom that is our surest defense against the forces of unreason and extremism.

What I have experienced is nothing compared to what political prisoners in prisons suffer.

I 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.

I do protect human rights, and I hope I shall always be looked up as a champion of human rights.

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.

I don't think of myself as unbreakable. Perhaps I'm just rather flexible and adaptable.

The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all.