Sham Issa

“You want to be a good person, don't you, Pat?'
I nod. I cry. I do want to be a good person, I really do.
'I'm going to up your meds,' Dr. Patel tells me. 'You might feel a little sluggish, but it should help to curb your violent outbursts. You need to know it's your actions that will make you a good person, not desire.”
― Matthew Quick, The Silver Linings Playbook

“Looking into another person's eyes for an extended period of time proved to be a powerful thing. And if you don't believe me, try it yourself.”
― Matthew Quick, The Silver Linings Playbook

“I...have a woman in my arms who has suffered greatly and desperately needs to believe once again that she is beautiful.”
― Matthew Quick, The Silver Linings Playbook

“فما فائدة المعرفة إن لم يكن بإمكانك أن تغير شيئاً؟!
إنها سم تجعلك عاجزاً طوال حياتك.
فلا تستطيع أن تلفظها خارجاً، ولا تستطيع أن تموت!!”
― Elif Shafak, The Bastard of Istanbul