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
We cannot afford to lose any more people as a result of hatred. — Clemantine Wamariya Hatred 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
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
No matter what is happening in your life, you always offer tea. — 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
Everything I own in my closet has a story. Stuff is not just stuff - things were given to me with love. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
Growing up, many of us are taught to place limits on what we can accomplish while on earth. We tend to think… — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
I want to create or be a platform for people who have been labelled as a victim. I'm not going to be… — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
Elie Wiesel and his book 'Night' have changed my life, shifting the way I see and treat people and inspiring me to… — Clemantine Wamariya Book Copy Share Image
I truly hope readers learn to believe in their imaginations and their ability to shape their own lives. That's what 'The Girl… — Clemantine Wamariya Ability Copy Share Image
I never thought that being a public speaker would teach me so much about life and make it so beautiful as well. — Clemantine Wamariya Beautiful 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
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 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
I enjoyed playing everywhere, especially my mother's garden and my neighbor's. I loved my kindergarten. We sang songs; we played everywhere and… — Clemantine Wamariya Childhood Copy Share Image
One of my fondest memories growing up in Rwanda was seeing everyone participating in community-building activities. This happened every Saturday at the… — Clemantine Wamariya Community Copy Share Image
The world is part of us, and we are part of the world. Even through the smallest acts, we can demonstrate that.… — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
My formal speaking career began before a group of 10 third-graders. We drew pictures of my home in Rwanda. I told them… — Clemantine Wamariya Home 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
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
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
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
I want to tap into everyone's senses, to touch on our human sensibility. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
