As long as there is no law in Burma, any individual here can be arrested at any time.

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

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.

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.

When you feel helpless, help someone.

There is no hope without endeavor.

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