I've always said that the more coordinated the efforts of the international community are, the better it will be for democracy in Burma.

I've always said that the more coordinated the efforts of the international community are, the better it will be for democracy in Burma.

Young people drift away from society because, in many cases, they have no hope or goals. So, hope will have to be given to the young.

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

I do not believe that I'm sacrificing, in fact I feel very uneasy when others used the word sacrifice to describe my life. It sounds like I'm demanding returns for my investments. I chose to walk on this journey, because I solely believed in it and wholeheartedly decided to do so, and I'm willing and able to pay for the consequences.

Religion is about increasing peace and harmony in the world. ... People of all different religions should be given the opportunity to pursue good in their own way.

A revolution simply means great change, significant change, and that's how I'm defining it - great change for the better, brought about through non-violent means.