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9 of famous Aung San Suu Kyi quotes  on peace and politics to empower the leader in you. Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese politician, diplomat, author and Nobel laureate who was sentenced to four years of imprisonment for incitement and breaching coronavirus regulations. However, the ruling military junta leaders have reduced the term of her detention to two years on grounds of humanity in her current location. 1. ON CREATING PEACE “My attitude to peace is rather based on the Burmese definition of peace – it really means removing all the negative factors that destroy peace in this world. So peace does not mean just putting an end to violence or to war, but to all other factors that threaten peace, such as discrimination, such as inequality, poverty.” 2. ON PHILANTHROPY “By helping others, you will learn how to help yourselves.” 3. ON WIELDING POWER “It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power co...

Maria Ressa’s 7 Greatest Quotes Maria Ressa  has become the first Filipino Nobel Laureate ––winning the Nobel Peace Prize on October 8, 2021 for her efforts to safeguard freedom of expression in the Philippines. A long-term investigative journalist in the region, and co-founder and CEO of  Rappler , Ressa is an outspoken critic of outgoing Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. She also speaks out about the lack of regulation for social networks and the part they play in the spread and permeation of “fake news” and criticizes the controversial and murderous anti-drug campaign which has resulted in a number of extrajudicial killings. In light of Maria Ressa’s Nobel Peace Prize win, we're looking back at some of her most impactful quotes, on the importance of a free press, the role of journalism and more.  1. “The mission of journalism has never been needed as much as it is now.”––speaking to CNN about press freedom in November 2018.  2. “Don't be afra...

14 Quotes From Female Nobel Laureates In Lit The 2016 Nobel Literature Prize was given to Bob Dylan, much to the chagrin of some and the joy of others. Regardless, Dylan is now part of an award that spans generations, genre, and form. What, unfortunately, has stayed very much the same about the award is that it is dominantly given to men — only 14 women have won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Since 1901, an award has been given every year, except for 1918, 1935, and 1940 through 1943. Still, only 14 women. The awards themselves have proven controversial beyond the gender element, as many people perceived Haruki Murakami as more deserving of this year's award. Which is to say these award decisions are not without dissension. Of these 14 women, each has something different to offer. There's Selma Lagerlöf, the first woman to win the award back in 1909. There's Toni Morrison, the second black person (after Wole Soyinka) and first black woman to win the award, in 1993. There...

The 14th Dalai Lama The 14th  Dalai Lama, known as Gyalwa Rinpoche to the Tibetan people, is the current Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader and former head of state of Tibet. Born : July 6, 1935 (age 87 years), Taktser, China Full name : Lhamo Thondup Residence : McLeod Ganj, India Influenced by : Gautama Buddha, Mahatma Gandhi, 13th Dalai Lama, 5th Dalai Lama, Je  Tsongkhapa Awards : Nobel Peace Prize, German Media Prize, Lantos Human Rights Prize The 14th Dalai Lama :  His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the spiritual and temporal leader of the Tibetan people. He was born in a small village called Taktser in northeastern Tibet. Born to a peasant family, His Holiness was recognized at the age of two, in accordance with Tibetan tradition, as the reincarnation of his predecessor the 13th Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lamas are the manifestations of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, who chose to reincarnate to serve the people. Dalai Lama means Ocean of Wisdom. ...

20 of Nelson Mandela Quotes Nelson Mandela , long-time champion of the anti-apartheid movement and former president of South Africa, died today at the age of 95. He will be remembered for his unrelenting pursuit of racial equality and lifelong struggle against segregation and poverty, as well for his passionate belief in humanity. But he has also been known for his ability to motivate millions with his words. From his testimony given during the trials leading up to his imprisonment to the speech he gave upon his release 27 years later, and the countless addresses and speeches given thereafter, Mandela provided us with no dearth of inspiring thoughts. Below, a curation of some of the best Nelson Mandela quotes. "it always seems impossible until it's done." "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the wo...