Japanese Roses Quotes

“She was referring to the Buddhist idea that, without desires, we cannot be disappointed and thus unhappy when those desires go unfulfilled. ”
― Theresa Lorella, Japanese Roses

“Even after hearing about the treatment that I would have endured at home, I still have faith in America.  I still have faith in the world.  We may fight and drop bombs on each other and hurt one another, but deep down I believe that there are more good people in this world than bad.  Life will go on and, someday, maybe we’ll get it right.  At least, for the sake of my daughter, and all the children in the world, I hope that we will learn from this war.  Perhaps we can even make the world a better place than it was before the bombs fell on Pearl Harbor.”
― Theresa Lorella, Japanese Roses

“THE DAY THAT I heard was just like any other day at Camp Minidoka.  That is something I’ve noticed about the days that change everything; they start just like any other. ”
― Theresa Lorella, Japanese Roses

“But then, you have to enjoy the moments in life that you can, regardless of your circumstances.”
― Theresa Lorella, Japanese Roses

“Hate was stronger than love—you let it in and it will eat you alive. ”
― Theresa Lorella, Japanese Roses

“It should be noted, to begin with, that all legal restrictions which curtail the legal rights of a single racial group are immediately suspect. ”
― Theresa Lorella, Japanese Roses