Aung San Suu Kyi

Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up. ”

I've always said that the more coordinated the efforts of the international community are, the better it will be for democracy in Burma. ”

I'm not the only one working for democracy in Burma - there are so many people who have worked for it because they believe that this is the only way we can maintain the dignity of our people. ”

What I have experienced is nothing compared to what political prisoners in prisons suffer. ”

Sometimes I think that a parody of democracy could be more dangerous than a blatant dictatorship, because that gives people an opportunity to avoid doing anything about it. ”

I feel that the BBC World Service is not as versatile as it used to be - or perhaps I'm not listening at the right times. ”

I've always tried to explain democracy is not perfect. But it gives you a chance to shape your own destiny. ”

The judiciary must be strengthened and released from political interference. ”

One person alone can't do anything as important as bringing genuine democracy to a country. ”

Democracy is when the people keep a government in check. ”