Urdu Burnt Shadows Quotes

“There is a phrase I have heard in English: to leave someone alone with their grief. Urdu has no equivalent phrase. It only understands the concept of gathering around and becoming 'ghum-khaur'-grief eaters-who take in the mourner's sorrow. Would you like me to be in English or Urdu right now?"
There was a moment's hesitation, and then she said, "This is an Urdu lesson, Sensei.”
― Kamalie Shamsi