LONGLIVEVIV

“Gaza tells stories because Palestine is at a short story's span. Gaza narrates so that people might not forget. Gaza writes back because the power of imagination is a creative way to construct a new reality. Gaza writes back because writing is a nationalist obligation, a duty to humanity, and a moral responsibility”
― Refaat Alareer, Gaza Writes Back

“And here I stay,' said Bella calmly, and as she spoke the lines of her figure and face relaxed into their proper softness, her hair began to settle, her eyes recovered their usual depth, size, and golden-brown warmth.”
― Alasdair Gray, Poor Things

“Are there no British natives?"
"In Wales, Ireland and Scotland perhaps. In England we still have a class of farmers, farm servants, estate workers et cetera, but the landowners and city dwellers regard them as useful animals, like horses and dogs.”
― Alasdair Gray, Poor Things

“You have made a good confession," went on the priest without any evident irony. "Now you must ask to be forgiven."
"Ask who?"
"X," he answered, gaily.”
― Béatrix Beck, The passionate heart;