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
The people have given me their support; they have given me their trust and confidence. My colleagues have suffered a lot in order to give me support. I do not look upon my life as a sacrifice at all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Aung San Suu Kyi expresses gratitude for the support and trust she receives from the people and her colleagues, viewing her commitment not as a sacrifice but as a shared journey.
In this quote, Aung San Suu Kyi acknowledges the immense support and trust given to her by the people and her colleagues, highlighting the sacrifices they have made for her leadership. Rather than perceiving her life and struggles as sacrifices, she sees them as part of a collective effort toward a common goal, emphasizing the importance of mutual support in leadership and the value of trust in building strong connections with others.
Themes
SupportTrustLeadershipSacrificeConfidence
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech addressing a large audience about the importance of mutual support in leadership.
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