31 Quotes by Roméo Dallaire

Is the human condition not defined by an endless struggle to control the ego's subterfuges?

Is the human condition not defined by an endless struggle to control the ego’s subterfuges?

I am still suffering from my experience in Rwanda, I never know when I’m going to drive my car off a bridge, or just decide to take my life.

I know there is a God because in Rwanda I shook hands with the devil. I have seen him, I have smelled him and I have touched him. I know the devil exists, and therefore I know there is a God.

I promised never to let the Rwandan Genocide die because I knew the Rwandans didn't have much power internationally and certainly didn't have the resources. I felt it was my duty having witnessed it, and having stayed to witness it, that I had to talk about it and keep it going.

I think the only value of 'Hotel Rwanda' is the fact that it keeps the Rwandan genocide alive, but as far as content, it's Hollywood.

Kofi Annan was the U.N. Under-Secretary General for peacekeeping operations. He had the responsibilities in regards to the mounting and operation of peacekeeping missions around the world.

The first breath of air of Africa - it felt like you were in another continent - you were, you were - and it was different.

Death became a desired option. I hoped I would hit a mine or run into an ambush and just end it all. I think some part of me wanted to join the legions of the dead, whom I had failed.