"For it is often the way we look at other people that imprisons them within their own narrowest allegiances. And it is also the way we look at them that may set them free."

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Source : Amin Maalouf (2001). “In the Name of Identity: Violence and the Need to Belong”, p.22, Arcade Publishing

Amin Maalouf

#People Quotes #Looks Quotes #May Quotes

“The phrase 'domestic cat' is an oxymoron.”
“Conciseness is underrated”
“I really never even seriously considered a book but a few years ago someone approached me out of the blue and I said I would think about it.”
“Being in an area of the planet where scientists believe mankind started is quite amazing.”
“Oh how beautiful to fall to give you flight, to die to give you life, to rest under your sky; and in your enchanted land forever sleep.”
“Cinna just smiles. 'Had a damp morning?' 'You could wring me out,' I reply. Cinna puts his arm around my shoulder and leads me into lunch. ' Don't worry, I always channel my emotions into my work. That way I don't hurt anyone but myself.”
“People seem to have this idea that I've always been very ambitious. Nothing could be further from the truth.”
“I'm an adventurer, looking for treasure”

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