Aung San Suu Kyi

“Even under the most crushing state machinery, courage rises up again and again, for fear is not the natural state of civilized man.”

“The quintessential revolution is that of the spirit.”

“Peace as a goal is an ideal which will not be contested by any government or nation, not even the most belligerent.”

“It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.”

“In societies where men are truly confident of their own worth, women are not merely tolerated but valued.”

“You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right.”

“If you're feeling helpless, help someone.”

“Please use your liberty to promote ours.”

“To be forgotten is to die a little.”

“The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity.”

“I don't believe in people just hoping.”

“It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.”

“The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear.”

“In societies where men are truly confident of their own worth, women are not merely tolerated but valued.”

“You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right.”

“The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all.”

“Humor is one of the best ingredients of survival.”

“Please use your liberty to promote ours.”

“To be forgotten, this is the worst of all fates.”

“Saints, it has been said, are the sinners who go on trying.”