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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We are not out to boast that there is so much percentage of growth per year. Our real concern is how it affects the lives of people, the future of our country.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of focusing on the impact of growth on people's lives rather than just celebrating numerical growth figures.
Aung San Suu Kyi highlights the need to prioritize the human aspect of development over mere statistics. She suggests that growth indicators, such as percentages, are secondary to the essential question of how such growth improves people's lives and shapes the future of society. This perspective calls for a more compassionate and holistic understanding of progress that considers the quality of life and the broader societal implications.
Themes
GrowthImpactPeopleFutureSociety
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about sustainable development at a conference.
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