Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar democracy leader

Contemporary influential 187 sayings

Sayings by Aung San Suu Kyi

I'm not a very good public speaker. But I try my best.

2012 — Reported by an aide before a speech
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I often think about what my father would have done.

2010 — Interview with a British journalist
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I'm not a fan of luxury. I prefer simplicity.

2005 — Reported by a visitor to her modest home
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I don't have a favorite color. I like all colors.

2013 — Interview with a children's magazine
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I believe in the power of the people.

1988 — Speech at a public gathering
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I'm not a very good dancer. But I enjoy music.

2009 — Reported by a friend during a private gathering
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I don't have a secret to my resilience. I just keep going.

2011 — Interview with a foreign journalist
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I'm not a very good swimmer. But I like to be near the water.

2000 — Reported by a family member
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I believe that democracy is the only way forward for our country.

2012 — Speech at a political rally
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I'm not a very good gardener. But I enjoy spending time in nature.

2008 — Reported by a visitor to her garden
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I don't have a favorite food. I eat whatever is available.

2013 — Interview with a local newspaper
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I'm not a very emotional person in public. But I have strong feelings.

2010 — Reported by an associate
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I believe in the power of love and compassion.

2014 — Speech at a peace conference
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I'm not a fan of modern technology. I prefer books.

2012 — Reported by a journalist who observed her reading habits
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I don't have a favorite historical figure. I admire many.

2015 — Interview with a student newspaper
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I'm not a very good singer. But I enjoy listening to music.

2005 — Reported by a close friend
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I believe that education is the key to a better future.

2016 — Speech at a school opening
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I'm not a very good artist. But I appreciate art.

2007 — Reported by a visitor to her home, observing her art collection
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I don't have a favorite animal. I love all creatures.

2014 — Interview with an environmental magazine
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I'm not a very good chess player. But I enjoy a good game.

2003 — Reported by a family member
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