Petrov Quotes

“In all honesty, it’s just time for me to move on with my life. Lord knows he moved on with his, Rala replied”

“In all honesty, it’s just time for me to move on with my life. Lord knows he moved on with his, Rala replied”

“I guess I could drive myself crazy trying to figure out why he left me but I can’t, all I can do is move on, Parisa replied, the words came out smoother and easier than she expected.”

“Memories and emotions could be the greatest form of torture.”

“Felix Abt prefers to stay apolitical and impartial when sharing his thoughts and memories of the seven-year sojourn. From the book we can see that he loves Korea and cares about its people. In his assessments of North Korea's past and present the author approaches all issues from a human (and humanistic) perspective, trying to show life in the country without political or ideological coloring.”

“We are all one.”

“I will fight for my people, but will they do the same for me?”

“There will be no beautiful widow with Persian eyes sitting at your grave. And teary-eyed kids won't be asking: "Papa, papa, can you hear us?”