We are all animals . . . special animals, but still animals. - Joaquin Morales - Scott Anderson

Would you believe that sometimes I am so tired, or the cave is so dark, I'm not even sure of the colours I give them? Would you believe that men have been given blues, have been set aside to die, suffering from nothing more than dehydration or a broken arm? Disturbing, I know, but it's true. - Dr Ahmet Talzani

I found my smartest patients were the most difficult, and I think Carlos was the smartest one of all. - Joaquin Morales

Do you know what Pesh Merga means? It means 'those who face death'. . . I myself have never seen one face death; they all turn away at the end. - Dr Ahmet Talzani