Better future Quote by Sayed Kashua
“I'm not sure that I recovered, but I also know that I cannot afford going back yet. I see how much the kids are happier, I guess, here and I think that they might have a better future not hiding.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: My Name is Asmar, Sayed Kashua, 2006
The narrator fears returning to a difficult past but sees hope for children’s happiness and future when they are not hidden.
In simple terms: Fear of past, hope for children’s future.
Key Takeaway
Support children’s openness and safety.
Themes
family
hope
resilience
social change
Mood
hopeful
empathetic
Type
narrative
reflective
When to use this quote
- refugee experience
- community rebuilding
- education
- mental health
Key Concepts
psychological trauma
future optimism
child welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “hiding” symbolize for the community?
- How can society create lasting safety for children?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overlook systemic barriers that persist.
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