Aida Mandic > Quotes

“A lack of empathy from those who have not suffered injustice and prejudice goes to show the evil of ignorance and the danger of arrogance. I often did not share any of my experiences with my classmates or colleagues.”
― Aida Mandic

“If your inner light is a fierce shade
If you never let your fire fade
If you know how the game is played
Then you know how winners are made

If you have gone through pain
If you ever went against the grain
If you thought you might go insane
Then you have the power to reign”
― Aida Mandic, How Winners Are Made

“Bonding over hatred
Becoming a mean girl
Won’t help you to win
It’s just another stupid sin”
― Aida Mandic, A Maniac Did

“Their curiosity is insatiable
Their charisma is irresistible
Butterflies have a way
Of brightening our day”
― Aida Mandic, A Maniac Did

“Caress my face
With your embrace
Loving every minute
Walking the route”
― Aida Mandic, A Maniac Did

“They called her the iron lady
She walked with dignity and pride
They called her the iron lady
Because glory was on her side”
― Aida Mandic, On The Edge of Town

“Like a fighter pilot that goes full throttle,
Like a bullet train that wants to lead,
Like an inspiring game of spin the bottle,
I desired creativity and its unique speed.

Like a lady who walks with dignity and pride,
Like a gentleman who stands by justice and truth,
Like a loose cannon with a constructive attitude,
I treasured the power of gratitude.”
― Aida Mandic, On The Edge of Town

“I’m a rebel in the game of chance
I have learned to enjoy the spiritual dance
I have yearned to speak the language of truth
I have the power to inspire our youth”
― Aida Mandic, A Candid Aim

“The iron lady took you on a wild ride
Filled with courage, ambition, and passion
Her inner compass served as her guide
So being classy became a timeless fashion

“The Iron Lady” is dedicated to the 50,000 Bosniak women that were raped during the Bosnian Genocide. A special thank you to Bosnian activists Nusreta Sivac and Bakira Hasečić for inspiring me to be a fierce feminist.”
― Aida Mandic, On The Edge of Town

“Children lost their arms, legs, and eyes
While foreign governments fed us blatant lies
Bodies laid on the street, frozen to death
While some foreign teenagers took crystal meth”
― Aida Mandic, Justice For Bosnia and Herzegovina

“Butterflies are free
To roam the wild
Happy and innocent
Like a small child

They long to see
A bit of everything
By spreading their wings
To what nature sings”
― Aida Mandic, A Maniac Did

“The Dark Cloud
Is a game that can be dangerous because it has a flame
Is a possibility because of its deadly and tempting aim
Is disrespectful in its desire to consume you whole
Is an opportunity to prove you can reach your goal”
― Aida Mandic, The Dark Cloud

“Necessity is the brave teacher
Who leads us to brilliant questions
She’s like a determined preacher
Who shares bold insights and suggestions”
― Aida Mandic, Windows To The Soul

“The sadness, it causes so much pain
The experience, it was all in vain
And I am left completely alone
Bitter right to my bone

You lied, you lied to me
When you said you would stay
I wanted us to be together
A mixture of night and day”
― Aida Mandic, Unforgettably Unique

“She will leave you in a spellbinding trance
And you will be grateful for it
The magic that seems to surround her
Is of a beauty that can blur”
― Aida Mandic, A Candid Aim

“The Dark Cloud
Is the tragic event that you see that was presented on the news
Is the horrifying excuse for a father that made you change many views
Is the vow that was cynical, two-faced, and did not have heart
Is the bridge between countries that completely fell apart”
― Aida Mandic, The Dark Cloud

“You are my dreamcatcher
Aware of what sparks desire
You are my dreamcatcher
Waiting to ignite the fire”
― Aida Mandic, A Maniac Did

“We were trapped, we were completely caged
Some of my mother’s good friends were raped
This is what went on while war and genocide raged
Our dignity, identity, and layers of skin were scraped”
― Aida Mandic, Justice For Bosnia and Herzegovina

“I was born to soar
in the clear skies,
chosen by fate
to fight for a life
that is true. I was
born to roar, with
a sense for justice, and
eyes that penetrate
in a manner that is
powerful and intense.
I was born wanting more
than just what was handed
to me on the obvious plate.”
― Aida Mandic, A Candid Aim

“I crave your gentle touch
I crave your firm kiss
And I’m happy we met
You are what I want
Exactly what I need
Follow my lead

I love your hazel eyes
I love your sweet replies
I love your cheerful highs
Such a beautiful man
Who has a simple plan
To make me smile
Bringing laughter
To every ceiling tile
Just follow my lead

I love your hazel eyes
I love your sweet replies
You have a simple plan
To make me smile
Just follow my lead”
― Aida Mandic, Bubblegum Bliss

“I barely escaped Sarajevo in one piece
Chetniks looked directly at my mother
They were eager to kill us like mice
She saw their evil eyes, as cold as ice

They wanted to ensure our extinction
They wanted to plan our demise
But despite their ammunition
We were strategic, clever, and wise

Imagine being in a situation like that
What would you do?
What would you think?
How would you deal with the intensity
Of being afraid to even blink?

Think about people that matter to you most
What if they became like a distant ghost?
What if all your friends, family, and favorite things
Suddenly became birds with clipped wings?”
― Aida Mandic, Justice For Bosnia and Herzegovina

“And you know what this means
When I touch your lovely smile
Oh, lovers are part of tag teams
Coming together to weave dreams”
― Aida Mandic, A Maniac Did

“Personality captures
our life lens
What we perceive is actually how we
Interpret our reality
And the universe begs us to ask
No matter how scared we feel
Whether our feelings are false or real”
― Aida Mandic, A Maniac Did

“Living for the Approval Rating
Of Hypocrites and Tools
Makes one an Honorary Member of Fools”
― Aida Mandic, A Candid Aim

“What is life anyway?
Is it a bridge between thoughts and emotions?
Is it a reflection of brilliant and foolish notions?
Is it a system that provides methods to find roots?
Is it a map of many illusions and absolute truths?

What is life anyway?
Is it a gate to worlds that are not yet known?
Is it a farm where ideas are planted and grown?
Is it a tiny seed that blooms into a beautiful rose?
Is it a time capsule of experiences that you chose?”
― Aida Mandic, What Is Life Anyway?

“In a room full of art
All I would want to look at
Would be the edges of your face
The edges of your face”
― Aida Mandic, Unforgettably Unique

“My father was shot in his ankle by a Chetnik
And my mother was 2 inches away from death
I could have easily become an orphan
And suffered endlessly until my last breath”
― Aida Mandic, Justice For Bosnia and Herzegovina

“Lush scenery of the Lion’s hair
Illuminates the Regal Cat on High Chair
All those who come Across
The Outspoken jungle Boss
Seem to unanimously agree
It is better to cheer than to Flee”
― Aida Mandic, A Candid Aim

“Conquer
all your doubts with the
conviction that your struggle
will attract success.”
― Aida Mandic, A Maniac Did

“The success of another
Will not diminish our own
We choose our seeds
And how they are grown”
― Aida Mandic, A Maniac Did