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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Fear is not the natural state of civilized people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fear should not dominate our lives in a civilized society.
This quote emphasizes that in a civilized society, individuals should rise above fear and not allow it to dictate their actions or beliefs. Aung San Suu Kyi suggests that the presence of fear undermines the values of civilization and the progress that can be made through courage and resilience.
Themes
FearCivilizationCourageResilienceStrength
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker might use this quote in a rally to encourage people to overcome their fears and stand up for their rights.
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