“For I’m neither a submitter nor a hating retaliator, I acknowledge the boundaries of my existence; yet, I still care. I care regardless of the way they choose to reduce me to the brand that is the birthmark of the accident of my conception. I care less about what that brand signifies in terms of my character, potential, and intentions. For the harmed I care. For the real victims. It’s the most basic of my mandatory civil duties. Only in caring, am I a citizen of the world.”
― An Ishmael of Syria
― An Ishmael of Syria
“People whose eyes shine are happy to be alive.
They see life and it’s glory even when things aren’t easy.
And because they see life, even through all the problems and obstacles, their eyes shine.”
― Journey to the Center of the Heart
They see life and it’s glory even when things aren’t easy.
And because they see life, even through all the problems and obstacles, their eyes shine.”
― Journey to the Center of the Heart
“A sad tale's best for winter: I have one of sprites and goblins.”
― The Winter's Tale
― The Winter's Tale
“For some reason, notwithstanding the alienation and utter rejection, I consider myself a global citizen. They say misery calls for company and I’ve always been a man of funerals. The companion of the misfortunate, until they are not!”
― An Ishmael of Syria
― An Ishmael of Syria
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