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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If you want to bring an end to long-standing conflict, you have to be prepared to compromise.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Resolving deep conflicts requires willingness to compromise on both sides.
Aung San Suu Kyi highlights the importance of compromise in ending long-standing conflicts. To achieve peace and resolve disputes that have persisted over time, all parties involved must be open to negotiation and flexible in their positions rather than holding rigidly to their demands.
Themes
CompromiseConflictPeaceNegotiationResolution
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting focused on resolving project disagreements, this quote can remind members of the importance of compromise.
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