I think I should be active politically. Because I look upon myself as a politician. That’s not a dirty work you know. Some people think that there are something wrong with politicians. Of course, something wrong with some politicians.
Meaning of the quote
Aung San Suu Kyi, a Burmese activist, believes that being involved in politics is important. She sees herself as a politician, and she thinks there is nothing wrong with that. Many people may have negative opinions about politicians, but Aung San Suu Kyi says that while some politicians may do things wrong, not all politicians are bad.
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