General Aung San’s political thoughts

သခင်အောင်ဆန်း အတွေး၊ သခင်အောင်ဆန်း အရေး

Men can and wish to reform. This desire for progress is obvious. Actually politics is this drive for reform and progress. Its ultimate objective is to create a heaven on earth.

If aware of the nature, principles and probabilities of this scientific world, no one will expect the arrival of dictatorial pretenders to the throne nor of the charismatic leaders. As much as one is conscious of one’s own duty and capability, everyone will strive his utmost. Politics concerns everybody and needs everyone’s participation. There is no need to awaits a pretender to the throne since none will emerge from anywhere. By the same token, no chakravat will emerge because there is none. If a so-called chakravat emerges, he will be someone from among the crowd who rises to the historical occasion and leads the people with ability and courage. He could be you or me. So, get rid of your inferiority complex and go into politics. “Man is capable of reaching to the stars” , so the saying goes.

Bogyoke Aung San (1915-1947)