God used me that day. Even though so much of my body was burned, my feet were not burned, and so I could run out and be there for that photo. It saved a lot of souls and brought an end to the war. Phan Thi Kim Phuc Read Quote
If I ever see those pilots who dropped the bombs on me – or any American pilots – I would say to them, ‘The war is over. The past is past.’ I would ask those pilots what can they do to bring us all together. Phan Thi Kim Phuc Read Quote
I had a lot of pity for myself. But I could concentrate more on my studies as a result. Phan Thi Kim Phuc Read Quote
In 1974, I cried all day long. I kept putting my well arm next to my left one, which could not move. My mother kept saying, ‘Don’t be sad. If you cry, I will cry and then we will all be twice as sad.’ Phan Thi Kim Phuc Read Quote
There’s such a connection between Vietnam and America, but it should be one of friendship. Not bitterness. Not enemies. Phan Thi Kim Phuc Read Quote
I did not think that I could marry or have any children because of my burns. But now I have a wonderful husband, a lovely child and a happy family, thank God. Phan Thi Kim Phuc Read Quote
I saw the bombs, and, like a kid, I looked back at them. Instantly there was fire everywhere. Phan Thi Kim Phuc Read Quote
I want to give back all the love and care that I have received over the years from so many people. Phan Thi Kim Phuc Read Quote
