I always say that one has no right to hope without endeavor.

In Burma, we need to improve education in the country - not only primary education, but secondary and tertiary education. Our education system is very very bad. But, of course, if you look at primary education, we have to think in terms of early childhood development that's going back to before the child is born - making sure the mother is well nourished and the child is properly nurtured.

When you decide to follow a certain path, you should follow it to the end and not be diverted from it for personal reasons.

I felt that it was my duty not to senselessly waste my time. And since I didn't want to waste my time, I tried to accomplish as much as possible.

My opinion is the greatest reward that any government could get is the approval of the people. If the people are happy and the people are at peace and the government has done something for them, that's the greatest reward I think any government could hope for.

Assuming the chairmanship of ASEAN isn't going to do anything about improving the lives of people.

Kindness can change the lives of people.