"The value systems of those with access to power and of those far removed from such access cannot be the same. The viewpoint of the privileged is unlike that of the underprivileged"
- Aung San Suu Kyi
About this Quote
This quote by Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to the power dynamics in between those with access to power and those without. It recommends that the worth systems of those with access to power and those without are not the exact same. Those with access to power have a different viewpoint than those without. This is since those with access to power have the advantage of resources, influence, and decision-making power that those without access to power do not have. This quote highlights the value of understanding the point of views of those without access to power and the need to create a more fair society. It also works as a reminder that those with access to power have an obligation to utilize their privilege to develop a more equitable society.
This quote is written / told by Aung San Suu Kyi somewhere between June 19, 1945 and today. She was a famous Activist from Myanmar, the quote is categorized under the topic Power. The author also have 7 other quotes.
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