Mina Maher > Mina's Quotes

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”
― William W. Purkey

“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”
― Mark Twain

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
― Mahatma Gandhi, All Men Are Brothers: Autobiographical Reflections

“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”
― Marilyn Monroe

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
― Dr. Seuss

“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”
― Andre Gide, Autumn Leaves

“You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She's not perfect—you aren't either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break—her heart. So don't hurt her, don't change her, don't analyze and don't expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she's not there.”
― Bob Marley

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.”
― Bob Marley

“None but ourselves can free our minds.”
― Bob Marley

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
― Oscar Wilde

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
― Mahatma Gandhi

“بعضنا كالحبر وبعضنا كالورق فلولا سواد بعضنا لكان البياض أصم و لولا بياض بعضنا لكان السواد أعمى”
― جبران خليل جبران

“ويل لأمة تكثر فيها المذاهب والطوائف وتخلو من الدين ، ويل لأمة تلبس مما لاتنسج ، وتأكل مما لاتزرع ، وتشرب مما لاتعصر ، ويل لأمة تحسب المستبد بطلا ، وترى الفاتح المذل رحيما ً، ويل لأمة لاترفع صوتها إلا إذا مشت بجنازة ، ولا تفخر إلا بالخراب ولا تثور إلا وعنقها بين السيف والنطع ..
ويلٌ لأمة سائسها ثعلب، و فيلسوفها مشعوذ، و فنها فن الترقيع و التقليد. ويلٌ لأمة تستقبل حاكمها بالتطبيل و تودعة بالصَّفير، لتستقبل آخر بالتطبيل و التزمير. ويلُ لأمة حكماؤها خرس من وقر السنين، و رجالها الأشداء لا يزالون في أقمطة السرير. ويلٌ لأمة مقسمة إلى أجزاء، و كل جزءي يحسب نفسه فيها أمة.”
― جبران خليل جبران

“كثير الرغبات طويل الحياة”
― جبران خليل جبران, موسوعة جبران خليل جبران المُعَرٌبَة

“حينما تتوق إلى نعمه لا تعرف لها اسما ,وحينما تحزن دون أن تدري لذللك سببا , فأنت في الحق تنمو مع كل ما ينمو وترتفع إلى ذاتك الكبرى”
― جبران خليل جبران, الأجنحة المتكسرة

“ما أجهل الناس الذين يتوهمون أن المحبة تتولد بالمعاشرة الطويلة و المرافقة المستمرة, إن المحبة الحقيقية هي ابنة التفاهم الروحي و إن لم يتم هذا التفاهم بلحظة واحدة, لا يتم بعام ولا بجيل كامل.”
― جبران خليل جبران, الأجنحة المتكسرة

“الرجالة فى البلد دى دماغها خفًت , الهيافة ضاربه فيهم زى السرطان , الحياة بالنسبة لهم بقت اربع حاجات , كورة و محمول و ملى بطن و البيه اللى مخليهم عميان ( أشار لما بين رجليه )”
― أحمد مراد

“تعرف السباك ... اهو في ناس في الحياة زي السباك بالظبط... فكِرك في حد يقدر يعيش من غيره؟ مستحيل.. هو كده لازم يبقي فية وصلة مابين عالم فوق وعالم تحت ... حد يسلك البلاعات اللي ماتقدرش تمِد ايدك فيها...يقفل الغطيان الفتوحة يشوفلك حاجة ضايعة .. يجيب لك صرصار مضايقك تستحمِل ريحته وقرفه وشايه وسجايره وسرقته لصابون حمامك طول ما انت عايز منه حاجه.. عارف العيب امتي بقي؟ لما تطلب من السباك ده انه يعمِل لك ديكور شقتك..تخيل سباك ومهندس ديكور....! هنا الغلط انك تكلفه بحاجة هو مش قدها”
― أحمد مراد