I am well aware that there is such a great craving in man for heroism and the heroic, and that hero worship forms not a small motif in his complex. I am also aware that, unless man believes in his own heroism and the heroism of others, he cannot achieve much or great things. We must, however, take proper care that we do not make a fetish of this cult of hero-worship, for then we will turn ourselves into votaries of false gods and prophets.
Those of us who decided to work for democracy in Burma made our choice in the conviction that the danger of standing up for basic human rights in a r… - Aung San
Those of us who decided to work for democracy in Burma made our choice in the conviction that the danger of standing up for basic human rights in a r…
- Aung San
Within a system which denies the existence of basic human rights, fear tends to be the order of the day. - Aung San
Within a system which denies the existence of basic human rights, fear tends to be the order of the day.
I am well aware that there is such a great craving in man for heroism and the heroic, and that hero worship forms not a small motif in his complex. I… - Aung San
I am well aware that there is such a great craving in man for heroism and the heroic, and that hero worship forms not a small motif in his complex. I…
I think this is the case in the great majority of authoritarian states: on the surface, because of repression, everything seems frozen, but when the … - Aung San
I think this is the case in the great majority of authoritarian states: on the surface, because of repression, everything seems frozen, but when the …
Every thought, every word, and every action that adds to the positive and the wholesome is a contribution to peace. Each and every one of us is capab… - Aung San
Every thought, every word, and every action that adds to the positive and the wholesome is a contribution to peace. Each and every one of us is capab…
It would be consistent and proper for us to join the war for democratic freedom, only if we would likewise be assured that democratic freedom in theo… - Aung San
It would be consistent and proper for us to join the war for democratic freedom, only if we would likewise be assured that democratic freedom in theo…
We cannot bank our hopes on possibilities. We must put our trust in ourselves, in our capabilities and efforts and strength and preparations not only… - Aung San
We cannot bank our hopes on possibilities. We must put our trust in ourselves, in our capabilities and efforts and strength and preparations not only…
I always think challenges are interesting and help you to become a better person. - Aung San
I always think challenges are interesting and help you to become a better person.
I could not, as my father's daughter, remain indifferent to all that was going on. - Aung San
I could not, as my father's daughter, remain indifferent to all that was going on.
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