I was six years old when the conflict started in Rwanda. — Clemantine Wamariya Conflict Copy Share Image
There are a lot of great people everywhere. And there are also a lot of not so great people. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
Being able to connect with other humans is something I've done since I was little. — Clemantine Wamariya Being Copy Share Image
No matter what is happening in your life, you always offer tea. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
It's taken a lot of years for me to learn how to share my story. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
My Chicago is beautiful and diverse. It was able to give me all parts of the world all in one. — Clemantine Wamariya Beautiful Copy Share Image
“Taking care of loved ones in my world was not based on affection. It was based on the fear of losing them.” — Clemantine Wamariya Caring Copy Share Image
Words will never be enough to quantify and qualify the many magnitudes of human-caused destruction. — Clemantine Wamariya Destruction Copy Share Image
We need to examine hatred on a global perspective because hatred is everywhere, and it does not matter who you are: you… — Clemantine Wamariya Hatred Copy Share Image
I think, when you survive any intense experience, people try to moralize you; a lot of people just try to raise you… — Clemantine Wamariya Experience Copy Share Image
If we believe that a person seeking refuge is to be pitied, feared, despised, and looked down upon, we are doing ourselves… — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
There are millions of people, refugees, who have experienced the same conflicts and struggles I did. They have the same potential to… — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
I am not a refugee. I sought refuge for many years, but the word 'refugee' does not define me. It just limits… — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
I go around the country sharing my story. I aim to dare other people to go deep into their own stories and… — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
It occurred to me that memorials shouldn't be grand. If you really want to honor the memory of a tragedy, you shouldn't… — Clemantine Wamariya Calm Copy Share Image
Labels and classifications of any type are not law, nor are they written in stone. It's up to us to be aware… — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
The idea of somebody suffering is really painful to every human. In our collective language, we all too often see those who… — Clemantine Wamariya Human Copy Share Image
My experiences have shown me that when an opportunity bigger than you comes along and you feel unprepared and doubtful, it is… — Clemantine Wamariya Emotions Copy Share Image
After my final semester at Yale in December of 2013, I made a scary choice. Instead of looking for work - feeling… — Clemantine Wamariya Choice Copy Share Image
I hate light... I feel like at night, it's safer. If anything happens, there's a way to hide at night. Another thing… — Clemantine Wamariya Hate Copy Share Image
It is so important to share experiences with one another. Humans are so often in their own heads and not looking to… — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
I want to listen to people's stories and find strength in them. There is so much human-caused pain and suffering in the… — Clemantine Wamariya Love Copy Share Image
People say you can't change the world. But you can change people. — Clemantine Wamariya Change Copy Share Image
It has taken me so many years to finally be in my bed and fall asleep for six hours. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
You have this one life. If you keep being selfish and unkind, it's going to come back to you. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
We cannot afford to lose any more people as a result of hatred. — Clemantine Wamariya Hatred Copy Share Image
If you want to learn about the history of a people, eat their food and drink their beverages. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
Sharing is wonderful, but giving - I give, you take - often maintains the power status quo. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
