If suffering were an unavoidable part of our existence, we should try to alleviate it as far as possible in practical, earthly ways.

If you want to bring an end to long-standing conflict, you have to be prepared to compromise.

I think by now I have made it fairly clear that I am not very happy with the word hope. I don't believe in people just hoping.

The important thing is fear should not control your actions. It should not dictate what you do.

I'm not the only one working for democracy in Burma - there are so many people who have worked for it because they believe that this is the only way we can maintain the dignity of our people.

I do not hold to non-violence for moral reasons, but for political and practical reasons.

I haven't heard any music on the BBC World Service in a long time. Maybe I'm listening at the wrong times. But not one single piece of music.