The qualities of an exceptional cook are akin to those of a successful tightrope walker: an abiding passion for the task courage to go out on a limb and an impeccable sense of balance.
I think I should be active politically. Because I look upon myself as a...
What does Burma have to give the United States? We can give you the...
The value systems of those with access to power and of those far removed from...
In politics you also have to be cautiously optimistic.
In general people feel more relaxed about participating in politics. They...
Frankly if you do politics you should not be thinking about your dignity.
The Nobel Peace Prize opened up a door in my heart.
I don't want to see the military falling. I want to see the military rising...
I haven't heard any music on the BBC World Service in a long time. Maybe I'm...
I think by now I have made it fairly clear that I am not very happy with the...
I do protect human rights and I hope I shall always be looked up as a...
History is always changing.
In terms of the history of a far reaching movement 20 years is not that long.
The history of the world shows that peoples and societies do not have to pass...
My opinion is the greatest reward that any government could get is the...
If I was afraid of being killed I would never speak out against the...
Every government must consider the security of the country. That is just part...
Peace as a goal is an ideal which will not be contested by any government or...
Democracy is when the people keep a government in check.
If you can make people understand why freedom is so important through the...
Human beings want to be free and however long they may agree to stay locked...
Human beings the world over need freedom and security that they may be able...
It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those...
One wants to be together with one's family. That's what families are about.
Of course I regret not having been able to spend time with my family.
A family is very special. So when a family splits up it's not good it's...
If I advocate cautious optimism it is not because I do not have faith in the...
Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up.
War is not the only arena where peace is done to death.
I don't understand why people say that I am full of courage. I feel terribly...
I don't think you can work on feelings in politics apart from anything else...
For me 'revolution' simply means radical change.
The democracy process provides for political and social change without...
Humor is one of the best ingredients of survival.
Since we live in this world we have to do our best for this world.
My attitude is do as much as I can while I'm free. And if I'm arrested I'll...
