- "War had done much more than rob us of our childhoods; it had torn apart the fabric of our societies and left us drifting in the chaos."
- "Violence had become a normal way of life for so many of us, and we had all been robbed of our innocence."
- "Sometimes I wonder if we ever really grow up. When I look at the world, with all its wars and hatred, I wonder if we ever learn from our past mistakes."
- "War makes everyone a victim, even those who think they are winning. It creates so much damage and pain that it can never be justified, no matter what the cause."
- "I learned that war is not about heroes or villains, it's about ordinary people who are caught up in a cycle of violence."
- "I still find it hard to believe that I was once that child, the one who was so innocent and full of hope. I look at him now and I feel like I'm looking at a stranger. I wonder what happened to him and how he managed to survive."
- "I've been blessed with the opportunity to tell my story, and I hope that it can help others to realize that war is never the answer."
- "I've come a long way since that boy who was lost and alone in Sierra Leone. I've found peace and forgiveness, and I've dedicated my life to helping others who have been affected by war."
- "I've learned that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. And that hope is what keeps me going."
- "I want the world to know that war is not a game. It's not something to be glorified or romanticized. War is brutal, and it destroys lives."