I was a prisoner, but I always felt free because I was not frightened So for me real freedom is freedom from fear.

Freedom must be demanded and defended, by those who have been denied it and by those who are already free.

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

Sometimes, 24 hours can bring a total revolutionary change.

There is no hope without endeavor.

Leaders of political parties need to keep in contact with the people; that's what it's all about. If violence were to erupt, I am fairly confident that we could control our people. Whether or not the authorities can control theirs is another matter altogether.

Fearlessness may be a gift, but perhaps most precious is courage from cultivating the habit of refusing to let fear dictate one's actions.