Babus Ahmed

“Writing is...creating tattoos which are invisible, under your skin”
― Suzy Davies

“There are more fake gurus and false teachers in this world than the number of stars in the visible universe. Don’t confuse power-driven, self-centered people with true mentors. A genuine spiritual master will not direct your attention to himself or herself and will not expect absolute obedience or utter admiration from you, but instead will help you to appreciate and admire your inner self. True mentors are as transparent as glass. They let the Light of God pass through them.”
― Elif Shafak

“I’ve been trying to figure out what this disease is teaching me,” she says slowly. “About death?” “No. About life.” Win runs her hand over the couch, making the nap of the suede stand on end. “I mean, life is supposed to make us grow, right? To become better? If that’s the case, what is death going to do to me?”
― Jodi Picoult, The Book of Two Ways

“All because of that one terrible, terrible mistake. The mistake of thinking that he loved her, that they had a future together and she was more than just a passing fancy. A mere dalliance.”
― J.A. Baker, The Perfect Parents