Famous quote by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

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We are not out to boast that there is so much percentage of growth per year. Our real concern is how it affects the live
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"We are not out to boast that there is so much percentage of growth per year. Our real concern is how it affects the lives of people, the future of our country"

- Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

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This quote by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi speaks with the value of looking beyond the numbers and data when examining the progress of a country. She is highlighting that the focus needs to be on how the development of a country impacts the lives of its people and the future of the nation. She is recommending that the portion of development each year is not the only step of success, however rather the impact of that development on individuals and the future of the country should be the main focus. This quote talks to the value of looking beyond the surface area level and comprehending the implications of growth on individuals and the future of the country. It is a suggestion that the success of a country should be determined by the quality of life of its people and the potential of its future.

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This quote is written / told by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi somewhere between June 19, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Activist. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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