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
Whatever help we may want from the international community now or in the future, we want to make sure that this help is tailored to help our people to help themselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We seek assistance from the international community that empowers our people to be self-sufficient.
Aung San Suu Kyi emphasizes the importance of receiving help that not only addresses immediate needs but also enables individuals to become self-reliant and capable of overcoming future challenges. This perspective underscores the idea that true progress comes from within communities, with external support acting as a catalyst for self-empowerment rather than dependence.
Themes
Self-HelpEmpowermentCommunityInternational AidSelf-Sufficiency
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about sustainable development, this quote can illustrate how aid should foster independence.
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