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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Among the basic freedoms to which men aspire that their lives might be full and uncramped, freedom from fear stands out as both a means and an end. A people who would build a nation in which strong, democratic institutions are firmly established as a guarantee against state-induced power must first learn to liberate their own minds from apathy and fear.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Freedom from fear is essential for personal and societal growth.
Aung San Suu Kyi emphasizes the importance of overcoming fear and apathy to foster strong democratic institutions. She suggests that true freedom encompasses not only the absence of fear but also the empowerment of individuals to think and act constructively for the betterment of society.
Themes
FreedomFearDemocracyApathyEmpowerment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about civil rights and the importance of personal courage.
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