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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Where there is no justice there can be no secure peace.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Justice is essential for true peace to exist in society.
Aung San Suu Kyi's quote emphasizes the fundamental relationship between justice and peace. It suggests that without justice, which ensures fairness and accountability, any semblance of peace is fragile and insecure; true harmony in society can only be achieved when justice prevails, fostering trust and stability among individuals and communities.
Themes
JusticePeaceSecuritySocietyFairness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about human rights, one could use the quote to highlight the importance of justice in maintaining peace.
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