To all the survivors out there, I want them to know that we are stronger and more resilient than we ever knew. We survived, that should be enough but it isn't. We must work hard to become whole again, to fill our soul with love and inspiration, to live the life that was intended for us before it was disrupted by war and horrors, and help rebuild a world that is better than the one we had just left.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the resilience of survivors and the importance of striving for a better life despite challenges.
Loung Ung's quote speaks to the strength and resilience of those who have survived traumatic experiences, particularly the horrors of war. It highlights the necessity of not just surviving adversity but actively working towards healing and rebuilding a fulfilling life, filled with love and inspiration. Ung encourages survivors to see their potential for growth and to contribute towards creating a world improved from the difficulties they faced.
In practice
In a motivational speech addressing survivors of trauma.
Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputation and social standing, never can bring about a reform. Those who are really in earnest must be willing to be anything or nothing in the world's estimation.
At first I wasn't sure that I had the talent, but I did know I had a fear of failure, and that fear compelled me to fight off anything that might abet it.
The more the panic grows, the more uplifting the image of a man who refuses to bow to the terror.
We had to fight the enemy without in the Falklands. We always have to be aware of the enemy within, which is much more difficult to fight and more dangerous to liberty.
In times of stress, be bold and valiant.
Come to the edge.' 'We can't. We're afraid.' 'Come to the edge.' 'We can't. We will fall!' 'Come to the edge.' And they came. And he pushed them. And they flew.
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