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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One person alone can't do anything as important as bringing genuine democracy to a country.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Democracy requires collective effort rather than the work of one individual alone.
Aung San Suu Kyi emphasizes the importance of collaboration and collective action in achieving significant political change, like establishing a genuine democracy. Her words reflect the idea that democratic principles cannot be realized by an individual alone; they require the involvement and commitment of society as a whole.
Themes
DemocracyCollective EffortPolitical ChangeCollaborationSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about civic engagement, mention how important it is for individuals to participate in democracy.
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