11+ Feyisa Lilesa Quotes On Education, Marriage

Feyisa Lilesa is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the silver medal in the marathon at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He is best known for making a protest gesture at the finish line of the marathon in Rio de Janeiro, crossing his wrists above his head in a gesture of solidarity with the Oromo people of Ethiopia. His protest was in response to the Ethiopian government's human rights abuses against the Oromo people. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Feyisa Lilesa on love, life, education.

I hope that the day will come when the system will change and all of the people in Ethiopia will have equal rights and I look forward to a day like that where I too can go home and be part of the Ethiopian story. — Feyisa Lilesa

Even if I wanted to run for Ethiopia, I wouldn't expect the government or federation to choose me to do that. — Feyisa Lilesa

I want to be a voice for my people and I will continue to protest. — Feyisa Lilesa

The people of Ethiopia are saying they've had enough of the killings and are tired of being exiled, imprisoned, beaten and we are done. We have had enough. We want peace now. — Feyisa Lilesa

In Ethiopia, the problem is that you don't know who's who. You don't know who to trust. You don't have any freedom. — Feyisa Lilesa

There were times when I was frustrated, and cried and felt helpless, but the reality in Ethiopia is that you don't have much of an option. You either keep quiet or you get added to the list of people being jailed or killed. — Feyisa Lilesa

What I want people to know about Ethiopia is that it is a country of nations and nationalities. Oromos are the majority. But Oromos have been so good to Ethiopia but have been marginalized for years. — Feyisa Lilesa

People are demanding their rights and not backing down and I hope that change is on the horizon and change will come to Ethiopia soon, so I don't have even go that far to seek a U.S. citizenship. — Feyisa Lilesa

I have no plans to seek asylum in the U.S. or elsewhere. I have not thought about citizenship. I love my country, the only problem I have is with the government. — Feyisa Lilesa

Sports are my life. It is my life but it's also how I earn a living. — Feyisa Lilesa

I'm trying to be careful as much as I can eating this American food. Burgers are heavy. So, I'm trying to minimize that as much as I can. — Feyisa Lilesa

Life Lessons by Feyisa Lilesa

1. Feyisa Lilesa's work demonstrates the power of peaceful protest in the face of oppressive regimes. He showed that one person can make a difference and inspire others to take a stand.
2. His courage and determination to stand up for his beliefs despite the risk of consequences is an example of how we can all fight for what we believe in.
3. His story is a reminder of the importance of standing up for justice and human rights, no matter the cost.