"It is a profound truth that clear thinking requires courage even more than intellect."

"The seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"It is a unyielding truth that experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson."

"Every second given to regret is a precious second stolen from creation. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a essential truth that a steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest."

"Since there will be no one left to talk peace after the next war, it makes good sense to break with tradition and hold the peace conference first."

"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."

"Your days are short here this is the last of your springs. And now in the serenity and quiet of this lovely place, touch the depths of truth, feel the hem of Heaven. You will go away with old, good friends. And don't forget when you leave why you came."