67 Quotes by Emmanuel Jal

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.

I am proof that one person can rise above any challenge, and if I can, then so will others if they are given the chance.

I still have nightmares of dead comrades, a long time ago, talking to me. 'Emmanuel, don't forget about us, don't give up, keep telling our story.'

When I was in south Sudan, people used to rap in my village. But the rapping was more in the mother tongue, Nuer.

Only a coward will use a gun to protect and get respect for themselves.

We lack role models who can inspire our young people to make change.

I don't know anywhere where the people are hungrier for education than South Sudan.

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.

I would advise dancers, musicians and others in the entertainment industry to take up yoga, as it clears the mind and creates a sense of balance and stillness which is important for any performing artist.