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

I don't like to be called a symbol. And I don't like to be called an icon. I will just say that I have to work very, very hard. So I'd rather be known as a hard worker. I don't think symbols do much, nor icons.

I don't want to see the military falling. I want to see the military rising to dignified heights of professionalism and true patriotism.

In terms of the history of a far reaching movement, 20 years is not that long.

In Burma, we have only about four percent of the people in our country who are (college) graduates. So can we not value the majority? No, we must. If we just value the graduates, then does that mean our people are not valuable? I don't believe that. What is important is we need right people in right positions.

People should be concerned about installing a more sensible, responsible government. What we [the burmese] need is a government that is accountable and transparent, so that the people know what it is doing and can judge for themselves whether or not they like what is being done.

Please use your freedom to promote ours.