Even one voice can be heard loudly all over the world in this day and age.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Every thought, every word, and every action that adds to the positive and the wholesome is a contribution to peace. Each one of us is capable of making such a contribution.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Government leaders are amazing. So often it seems they are the last to know what the people want.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Human beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able to realize their full potential.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Human beings want to be free and however long they may agree to stay locked up, to stay oppressed, there will come a time when they say 'That's it.' Suddenly they find themselves doing something that they never would have thought they would be doing, simply because of the human instinct that makes them turn their face towards freedom.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Humor is one of the best ingredients of survival.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

I don't understand why people say that I am full of courage. I feel terribly nervous.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

I 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 Kyi

I do protect human rights, and I hope I shall always be looked up as a champion of human rights.

— Aung San Suu Kyi