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
Some believe that the only way to remove the authoritarian regime and replace it with a democratic one is through violent means. I would like to set the precedent of political change through political settlement, not through violence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Aung San Suu Kyi advocates for peaceful political change rather than violence.
In this quote, Aung San Suu Kyi emphasizes the importance of pursuing political transformation through dialogue and compromise instead of resorting to violence. She challenges the notion that only force can bring about a legitimate democratic regime, proposing that peaceful methods can be both effective and principled in securing lasting change.
Themes
Political ChangePeaceNonviolenceDemocracyAuthoritarianism
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for democratic reforms, this quote may illustrate the importance of peaceful transitions.
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