Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar democracy leader

Contemporary influential 187 sayings

Sayings by Aung San Suu Kyi

I believe that true peace can only be achieved through justice.

2015 — Speech at a human rights conference
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I'm not a very good storyteller. But I have many stories to tell.

2012 — Reported by a journalist who interviewed her
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I don't have a favorite season. I find beauty in all of them.

2011 — Interview with a lifestyle magazine
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I'm not a very good negotiator. But I learn quickly.

2013 — Reported by a political analyst
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I believe that every individual has the right to live with dignity.

2017 — Speech at a human rights event
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I'm not a very good public relations person. But I try to be open.

2015 — Reported by a media advisor
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I don't have a favorite color. I appreciate all shades.

2016 — Interview with a fashion blogger
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I would like to be seen as a politician, not just as a symbol.

2012 — Interview with BBC
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I am just a devout Buddhist, and I am not against Muslims.

2013 — Interview with CNN
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I think it's very important that we don't forget that the Rakhine Buddhists are suffering as well.

2017 — Interview with BBC
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We have not blamed anyone. We have just said that we want to find out what the truth is.

2017 — Press conference in Naypyidaw
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There are allegations and counter-allegations, and we have to make sure that these allegations are based on solid evidence.

2017 — Speech in Naypyidaw
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I am not against migrants. I am against illegal migrants.

2015 — Interview with Channel News Asia
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The rule of law is the most important thing for our country.

2012 — Speech in Yangon
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Fear is a habit. I am not afraid.

2010 — Interview with The New York Times
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The ultimate goal of politics is to make people happy.

2012 — Speech in Oslo
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The people of Myanmar are not against any particular race or religion.

2015 — Interview with Radio Free Asia
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We want to ensure that all human rights are protected.

2017 — Speech in Naypyidaw
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I would like to call for unity among all the people of Myanmar.

2017 — Speech in Naypyidaw
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My duty is to the people of Myanmar.

2017 — Interview with The Guardian
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