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pg 153 - He picked up his dog-eared, grease-spotted Koran and held it before the flames. "Do you see how beautiful this Koran is?" Haji Ali asked. "yes" "I can't read it," he said. "I can't read anything. This is the greatest sadness in my life. I'll pay any price so they have the education they deserve." ~ Sure makes you count your blessings , and realize the greatness of them.