#Chernobyl
Quotes about chernobyl
Chernobyl, a name that resonates with both tragedy and resilience, represents one of the most significant events in modern history. The catastrophic nuclear disaster that occurred on April 26, 1986, in the then-Soviet Union, has left an indelible mark on the world. It symbolizes the profound consequences of human error and the relentless power of nature. Yet, amidst the devastation, Chernobyl also stands as a testament to human courage and the enduring spirit of survival. People are drawn to quotes about Chernobyl because they encapsulate the complex emotions and lessons that arise from such a monumental event. These quotes often reflect themes of caution, the fragility of life, and the strength found in adversity. They serve as poignant reminders of the past, urging us to learn from history to prevent future tragedies. The allure of Chernobyl quotes lies in their ability to evoke deep reflection and inspire a sense of responsibility and hope. As we delve into these words, we are reminded of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of vigilance in the face of potential disaster.
¿"Acaso puede alguien ver un árbol y no ser feliz"?. Pues eso... Me gusta pensar. En cambio, el hombre acostumbra más a quejarse, pero no piensa.Entrevistado de Voces de Chernóbil.
Show me a fantasy novel about Chernobyl--there isn't one! Because reality is more fantastic.
I come home after everything -- my wife listens to me -- and then she says quietly, " I love you, but I won't let you have my son. I won't let anyone have him. Not Chernobyl, not Chechnya. Not anyone!" The fear has already settled into her.
What should I do with my kid? I want to put him under my arm and get the hell out. But I have a Party card in my pocket. I can't do it.
In my opinion -- we're the raw materials for a scientific experiment, for an international laboratory. There are ten million Bellarussians, and two million of us live on poisoned land. It's a huge devil's laboratory.
There's one diagnosis for everything -- Chernobyl. No matter what happens, everyone says: Chernobyl. People get mad at us: "You're sick because you're afraid. You're sick from fear. Radiophobia." But then why do little kids get sick and die? They don't know fear, they don't understand it yet.
Okay, maybe you could move the ones that were above the earth, but what about the ones who were in the earth -- the bugs and the worms? And the ones in the sky? How do you evacuate a pigeon or a sparrow? What do you do with them? We don't have any way of giving them, the necessary information. It's also a philosophical dilemma. A perestroika of our feelings is happening here.
We're lonely. We're strangers here. They even bury us separately, not like they do other people. It's like we're aliens from outer space. I'd have been better off dying in Afghanistan. Honest, I get thoughts like that. In Afghanistan death was a normal thing. You could understand it there.
You want another joke? After Chernobyl you can eat anything you want, but you have to bury your own shit in lead.
We came home. I took off all the clothes that I'd worn there and threw them down the trash chute. I gave my cap to my little son. he really wanted it. And he wore it all the time. Two years later they gave him a diagnosis: a tumor in his brain...You can write the rest of this yourself. I don't want to talk anymore.