I was shocked when I came to New Orleans. I never knew there were beggars on the streets here. I didn't know that there were poor people. I thought this was Heaven, you know? — Emmanuel Jal Copy Share Image
In Africa, you know, if you're poor, at least you can go to the forest and share some mangoes with the gorillas and monkey. — Emmanuel Jal Copy Share Image
Only a coward will use a gun to protect and get respect for themselves. — Emmanuel Jal Copy Share Image
If I sleep for more than half an hour, I get horrible dreams in which I'm firing a gun and helicopters are coming down. — Emmanuel Jal Copy Share Image
I'm still a soldier, fighting with my pen and paper for peace till the day I cease. — Emmanuel Jal Copy Share Image
I would advise dancers, musicians and others in the entertainment industry to take up yoga, as it clears the mind and creates a sense… — Emmanuel Jal Copy Share Image
I'm kind of weird - I don't get excited. Sometimes I fake that I'm excited just to make people happy. — Emmanuel Jal Copy Share Image
War destroys people's souls. Most people focus on physical injuries, but the invisible injuries can take a lifetime to heal and affects the lives… — Emmanuel Jal Copy Share Image
When you don't educate the people, you're crippling them. You are, you're not giving them ways to survive. — Emmanuel Jal Copy Share Image
The wealthiest Sudanese don't know what war is. Their children are safe in school. — Emmanuel Jal Copy Share Image
Any child soldier has to go through a lot of love, care and understanding to become normal. — Emmanuel Jal Copy Share Image
