We must live in the radiance of tomorrow, as our ancestors have suggested in their tales. For what is yet to come tomorrow has possibilities, and we …

- Ishmael Beah

...children have the resilience to outlive their sufferings, if given a chance.

- Ishmael Beah

In the sky there are always answers and explanations for everything: every pain, every suffering, joy and confusion.

- Ishmael Beah

I believe in having a more open mind and including others who don't share your faith and having dialogue with them. And just having a pure heart and …

- Ishmael Beah

Some nights the sky wept stars that quickly floated and disappeared into the darkness before our wishes could meet them.

- Ishmael Beah

Some people tried to hurt us to protect themselves, their family and communities...This was one of the consequences of civil war. People stopped trus…

- Ishmael Beah

How many more times do we have to come to terms with death before we find safety?

- Ishmael Beah

This is one of the consequences of the civil war. People stop trusting each other, and every stranger becomes an enemy.

- Ishmael Beah

I joined the army to avenge the deaths of my family and to survive, but I've come to learn that if I am going to take revenge, in that process I will…

- Ishmael Beah