People ask me about what sacrifices I've made. I always answer: I've made no sacrifices, I've made choices.
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In the end, I think people prefer the good to win rather than the bad.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People inherently wish for good outcomes over bad ones.
Aung San Suu Kyi's quote suggests that the fundamental desire of humanity is for goodness to prevail. This reflects an underlying optimism about human nature, emphasizing that, regardless of the circumstances, people are inclined to support righteousness and virtue, rather than negativity or evil.
Themes
GoodnessJusticeHuman NatureMoralityOptimism
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a charity event focusing on social justice.
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