Suu Kyi's perilous pivot from icon to party boss

14 years ago Aung San Suu Kyi wrote: 

"To be criticized and attacked is an occupational hazard for politicians. To be praised and idealized is also an occupational hazard and much the less desirable of the two." 

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/10/04/us-myanmar-suukyi-idUKBRE8931LA20121004