Khiem Tran Thien

"Dogs may have kept us company on the hunt, but it was the cats who insisted we invent houses and discover fire."

"Peace does not come without sacrifice. The determination of our people is what allowed us to fight until the end. — Heard in one of his historical interviews."

"The war divided our country, but the hope for reunification must never disappear. — Taken from a public statement issued after the end of the war."

"His leadership was marked by both pragmatism and a deep commitment to the protection of his country, although he faced immense challenges during the collapse of the South Vietnamese government."

"Known for his military background, Trần Thiện Khiêm remained a determined defender of Vietnam's sovereignty, freedom and independence until the final days of the war."