I've always thought that the best solution for those who feel helpless is for them to help others.

If you give in to intimidation, you'll go on being intimidated

I'm rather inclined to liking people.

Agreeing to disagree is a prerogative only of those who live under a democratic system.

How can you call it a sacrifice when you choose to do something because you believe in it?

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.

Lasting solutions are always difficult to come to. But they will have to persevere. I've been repeating ad nauseam that we in Burma we are weak with regard to the culture of negotiated compromises, that we have to develop the ability to achieve such compromises.