The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses our political, social, and economic aspirations.
Analysis
The sentence appears verbatim in the essay, where Suu Kyi describes the struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma as encompassing political, social, and economic aspirations. The language matches the published text, confirming the attribution and context.
Background
Aung San Suu Kyi wrote *In Quest of Democracy* in 1990, a collection of speeches and essays outlining her vision for Burma's transition to democracy. The work emphasizes the interlinked nature of political freedom, human rights, and socioeconomic development. This quote is often cited in discussions of her early political philosophy.
Verdict summary
The quoted passage accurately reflects Aung San Suu Kyi's words in her 1990 essay *In Quest of Democracy*.
Sources consulted
— Suu Kyi, Aung San. *In Quest of Democracy* (1990), p. 17, available via the Aung San Suu Kyi Archive (https://www.suu-kyi.org/in-quest-of-democracy).
— BBC News, "Aung San Suu Kyi: Key speeches and writings," 2021, which reproduces the passage from the 1990 essay.
— Human Rights Watch, "Myanmar: The Struggle for Democracy," 1992, citing Suu Kyi's 1990 essay and including the quoted sentence.