Seven Years in Tibet (1997)

BD Wong: Ngawang Jigme

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Quotes 

• Ngawang Jigme : Hello, my friend. We did what was best for our country, for Tibet.

  Heinrich Harrer : On the way to Lhasa I would see Tibetans wearing those jackets. 'Chinese soldiers very nice. Give food, clothes and money. Very nice.' It's strange to me that something so harmless as a jacket can symbolize such a great lie.

  Ngawang Jigme : After all these years you still don't understand our Tibetan ways. To return a gift is unforgivable.

  Heinrich Harrer : A man who betrays his culture shouldn't preach about its customs. There was a time I would have wished you dead but your shame will be your torture and your torture will be your life. I wish it to be long.

• Heinrich Harrer : Raising their flag is an honor the Chinese do not deserve.

  Ngawang Jigme : When you are not strong enough to fight, you should embrace your enemy. With both arms around you he cannot point a gun at you. Nothing in politics is a matter of honor, my friend.

• Ngawang Jigme : We wish you a happy return to your homeland. May you have happiness and prosperity.

  Chinese 'Amban' : Ngawang Jigme, let me see. You have a very long lifeline, unlike others here.