All Thirteen Quotes

“Once you have conquered one challenge, you begin to wonder: What else have you told yourself is impossible? What else is there that you believed you could not overcome? Maybe the idea of impossible is only in your mind.”
― Christina Soontornvat, All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

“That mental strength under pressure is absolutely critical for the long, deep dives that Rick and John tackle. When you are hundreds of yards into a sump, you are so isolated from the basic needs of survival that you may as well be on the surface of the moon. It’s no wonder, then, that sump divers seem to possess the same qualities as astronauts: the ability to prepare thoroughly, solve problems quickly, and keep cool in an emergency.”
― Christina Soontornvat, All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

“Plenty of leaders end up shutting down good solutions because they just can’t give up control. Luckily, Major Hodges is not a “My way or the highway” type of leader.”
― Christina Soontornvat, All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

“They taught me that “impossible” exists only in your mind. You are capable of so much more than you can even imagine.”
― Christina Soontornvat, All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

“having the will to carry on is sometimes the only thing that separates survivors from victims. Despair can kill as surely as starvation or cold.”
― Christina Soontornvat, All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

“Someone who can’t have a cool heart is viewed as immature and impulsive. When you lose your cool, people lose respect for you. The more you shout, the less likely people are to listen.”
― Christina Soontornvat, All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

“Stateless people in Thailand are supposed to be allowed to go to school and get medical care. But without government documents, they can’t attend college, apply for higher-paying jobs, vote, buy land, or travel outside of the country.”
― Christina Soontornvat, All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team