102 Quotes by Vietnamese authors

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Vietnamese sayings speak in a low, steady voice, part lullaby, part field call, braiding tenderness with grit. They prize hiếu and nghĩa, honor quiet endurance over spectacle, and measure wealth in shared bowls of rice. Nature carries the argument: bamboo bends, tides turn, a monsoon rinses pride. Humor is dry, advice economical, and affection tucked between lines. Fate and duyên meet in marketplaces and on riverbanks, where patience, thrift, and humility steer the boat while karma, nhân quả, keeps the oars true.

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"I had to do something for the country"

Hanoi Hannah, Celebrity

Hanoi Hannah

"Because the GIs were sent massively to South Vietnam, maybe it's a good idea to have a broadcast for them"

Hanoi Hannah, Celebrity

Hanoi Hannah

"Sometimes my colleagues joke and call me Hannah"

Hanoi Hannah, Celebrity

Hanoi Hannah

"Because our fight has been for such a long time, we are isolated from the world, even after reconstruction, we don't have much attention from people outside"

Hanoi Hannah, Celebrity

Hanoi Hannah

"Well, we think the broadcasts did have some effect, because we see the antiwar movement in the U.S. building up, growing, and so we think that our broadcast is a support to this antiwar movement"

Hanoi Hannah, Celebrity

Hanoi Hannah

"We asked Jane Fonda if she would like to meet American pilots in Hanoi, but she refused, she didn't want to"

Hanoi Hannah, Celebrity

Hanoi Hannah

"This is the voice of Vietnam Broadcasting from Hanoi, capitol of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam"

Hanoi Hannah, Celebrity

Hanoi Hannah

"Our program for American GIs can be heard at 1630 hours"

Hanoi Hannah, Celebrity

Hanoi Hannah

"It wasn't a new idea. During the war against the French, we had this kind of broadcast for the French soldiers"

Hanoi Hannah, Celebrity

Hanoi Hannah

"I am happy with what I've done"

Hanoi Hannah, Celebrity

Hanoi Hannah

"South Vietnam had to be built from scratch and, from the very beginning, depended far too much on the Western superpowers. As in the case of a person on public welfare, this dependency, which became greater with each day, was quite difficult to shake"

Nguyen Cao Ky, Politician

Nguyen Cao Ky

"I have been blessed often by Buddha, but equally by America"

Nguyen Cao Ky, Politician

Nguyen Cao Ky

"And we also read Newsweek, Time and several newspapers"

Hanoi Hannah, Celebrity

Hanoi Hannah

"Americans are xenophobic, they will believe their own people rather than the adversary, even a friendly enemy voice"

Hanoi Hannah, Celebrity

Hanoi Hannah

"American GIs don't fight this unjust, immoral, and illegal war of Johnson's"

Hanoi Hannah, Celebrity

Hanoi Hannah

"The way Americans understand and treat other peoples almost guarantees that the world will suffer more trouble"

Nguyen Cao Ky, Politician

Nguyen Cao Ky

"I never staged a coup. They picked me up. Like I say, they forced me to become premier, maybe hoping that by that way, they send me to the electric chair"

Nguyen Cao Ky, Politician

Nguyen Cao Ky

"During the Fifties, political and military activities in Vietnam were heavily influenced by the French, who, as recent colonial masters, made all-important decisions"

Nguyen Cao Ky, Politician

Nguyen Cao Ky

"If Americans knew how to deal with other people, they could bring peace to the world. Alas, they have not learned enough yet. The true American feels that he is 100 percent welcome anywhere he goes"

Nguyen Cao Ky, Politician

Nguyen Cao Ky

"From its inception, South Vietnam was only considered to be an outpost in the war against communism"

Nguyen Cao Ky, Politician

Nguyen Cao Ky

"And then when they picked me as premiere, I don't think I feel, you know, different. For me, the position mean responsibility, but that's all"

Nguyen Cao Ky, Politician

Nguyen Cao Ky

"Through leadership of the fight against French colonialism, Ho Chi Minh had made a name for himself in the international political arena"

Nguyen Cao Ky, Politician

Nguyen Cao Ky

"Americans are big boys. You can talk them into almost anything. Just sit with them for half an hour over a bottle of whiskey and be a nice guy"

Nguyen Cao Ky, Politician

Nguyen Cao Ky

"Each one of us has to take responsibility for reality, and present it so that kids will grow up familiar with that and say, OK. I've seen that before. I'm not afraid of it"

Thuy Trang, Actress

Thuy Trang

"We never expected the show to be this great. We think it is successful because kids can identify"

Thuy Trang, Actress

Thuy Trang

"To see a doll of yourself is very weird and very neat at the same time"

Thuy Trang, Actress

Thuy Trang

"Lynda Carter, I think the reason I liked her was because she was so down to earth. Even though she was a big star and she was Miss America, she was very approachable"

Thuy Trang, Actress

Thuy Trang

"Lynda Carter played Wonder Woman and was one of the first female superheroes. It gives me more of an encouragement that we can be strong and can do whatever a guy can do"

Thuy Trang, Actress

Thuy Trang

"I was in school studying civil engineering. A guy approached me on the street and said that I had a interesting look-very exotic. He told me I should try to be in the industry"

Thuy Trang, Actress

Thuy Trang

"Almost everything I tried out for I pretty much got. I landed Power Rangers, and the rest is history"

Thuy Trang, Actress

Thuy Trang

"We are determined to build a strong and united nation that can face any challenges"

Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Politician

Nguyen Xuan Phuc

"Vietnam is a dynamic and vibrant country with a diverse culture and people"

Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Politician

Nguyen Xuan Phuc

"We need to embrace innovation and technology to drive growth and development"

Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Politician

Nguyen Xuan Phuc

"We are committed to building a strong and resilient economy that can withstand challenges"

Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Politician

Nguyen Xuan Phuc

"Vietnam is a country with a rich history and a bright future"

Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Politician

Nguyen Xuan Phuc

"We are determined to develop a modern and efficient infrastructure system"

Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Politician

Nguyen Xuan Phuc

"Vietnam values the importance of peace and cooperation in international relations"

Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Politician

Nguyen Xuan Phuc

"We are committed to reducing poverty and ensuring social equality and justice"

Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Politician

Nguyen Xuan Phuc

"We need to enhance the quality of education and training to develop human resources"

Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Politician

Nguyen Xuan Phuc

"We are proud of our cultural heritage and are working to preserve and promote it"

Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Politician

Nguyen Xuan Phuc

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