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- During my youth, the idea of moving from Lebanon was unthinkable. Then I began to realise I might have to go, like my grandfather, uncles…
- I come from no country, from no city, no tribe. I am the son of the road... all tongues and all prayers belong to me.…
- In my prayers, I want to say: Lord, don’t be far from me, and also don’t come too close. Let me contemplate the stars on…
- Our ancestors derived less from life than we do, but they also expected much less and were less intent on controlling the future. We are…
- I have the profoundest respect for people who behave in a generous way because of religion. But I come from a country where the misuse…
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