It would be difficult to dispel ignorance unless there is freedom to pursue the truth unfettered by fear.
Aung San Suu KyiIt is incorrect to say there have been no reforms at all in Burma; there have of course been reforms, but we still need to do more for the people. To become a democratic society we have to continually be reforming.
Aung San Suu KyiBurma is not yet a full-fledged democracy. We have started working on the road to full democracy. We have a lot of things to do in order to build a democratic structure and to be become a full-fledged democracy.
Aung San Suu KyiI don't want to see the military falling. I want to see the military rising to dignified heights of professionalism and true patriotism.
Aung San Suu KyiBurmese authors and artists can play the role that artists everywhere play. They help to mold the outlook of a society - not the whole outlook and they are not the only ones to mold the outlook of society, but they have an important role to play there. And I think if they take up this role seriously and link it to the kind of changes were wish to bring about in our country they could be a tremendous help.
Aung San Suu Kyi