Meaning of life quote from Aung San Suu Kyi (Yangon)

"To be a leader, you have to be able to hear people. You have to be able to listen to what they're saying."

Aung San Suu Kyi, age 0 (1945 - present)

Yangon, Myanmar

April 13, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Aung San Suu Kyi, based in Yangon, Myanmar. As a renowned thinker (1945 - present), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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