People ask me about what sacrifices I've made. I always answer: I've made no sacrifices, I've made choices.
Aung San Suu KyiRead
I felt that it was my duty not to senselessly waste my time. And since I didn't want to waste my time, I tried to accomplish as much as possible.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of using time wisely to achieve meaningful accomplishments.
Aung San Suu Kyi expresses a profound sense of responsibility towards her time, highlighting that acknowledging its finite nature drives her to strive for maximum productivity. It reflects the idea that rather than letting time slip away through inaction, one should harness it to pursue meaningful goals and endeavors.
Themes
TimeResponsibilityMotivationAccomplishmentProductivity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about time management at a workshop.
More from Aung San Suu Kyi
All quotes βThe struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses our political, social and economic aspirations.
Aung San Suu KyiRead
This was the way I was brought up to think of politics, that politics was to do with ethics, it was to do with responsibility, it was to do with service, so I think I was conditioned to think like that, and I'm too old to change now.
Aung San Suu KyiRead
My top priority is for people to understand that they have the power to change things themselves.
Aung San Suu KyiRead
If you want to bring an end to long-standing conflict, you have to be prepared to compromise.
Aung San Suu KyiRead
Where there is no justice there can be no secure peace.
Aung San Suu KyiRead
Similar quotes
The 1982 Asian Games champion M.D. Valsamma's coach gave a statement in the media that if Valsamma had some 15 days training on a synthetic track, she would beat me. I was very interested in the challenge. I kept that paper cutting under my bed and used to read it often.
P. T. UshaRead
Remember, success is a journey not a destination. Have faith in your ability. You will do just fine.
Bruce LeeRead
Care enough to make a difference. Care enough to turn somebody around. Care enough to change. Care enough to win.
Jim RohnRead
I'm confident to say that if you want to grow in a profession, consistency is the key... I'm strict about my work goals and training.
Eliud KipchogeRead
The more pressure you bring from without, the less internal pressure is necessary.
Oliver TamboRead
To achieve greatness one should live as if they will never die.
Francois De La RochefoucauldRead