“A Reason? People always say that. But only pepole who haven't really suffered talk about reasons. Because that's so much eaiser to say than to hear. What's the reason that our patients die? That they'll never walk again? That we've treated children whose limbs have been blown off? For that matter what's the reason for this hideous war?”
― Beside a Burning Sea
― Beside a Burning Sea
“I'm not trying to save the world, much of it is not worth saving.”
― Beside a Burning Sea
― Beside a Burning Sea
“How can you say goodbye to someone who is a part of you?”
― Beside a Burning Sea
― Beside a Burning Sea
“Do the strong cry every night for a month? she asked softly.
When they need to, I countered, clasping her hand. Women, Arjumand, women are taught that there's no strength in our tears. But why are one's tears powerless, if those tears lead to insight, or a sense of peace?”
― Beneath a Marble Sky
When they need to, I countered, clasping her hand. Women, Arjumand, women are taught that there's no strength in our tears. But why are one's tears powerless, if those tears lead to insight, or a sense of peace?”
― Beneath a Marble Sky
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