I used to think the years would go by in order, that you get older one year at a time. But it's not like that. It happens overnight.

„Wie nervös ich bin, mein Schiff muss irgendwie sein Steuer verloren haben in den letzten Tagen.“

Im Frieden kommst du nicht vorwärts, im Krieg verblutest du

“What a strange illusion it is to suppose that beauty is goodness.”

“A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms.”

“But tell me—inside, you know what I mean, deep down where you keep yourself, how is everything?”

It’s really weird. When you get your degree, people ask you when you’re getting a job. When you get a job, people ask when you’ll get that promotion. When you gain weight, they’ll tell to shed some pounds. When you lose it, they’ll say you’re too skinny. When you haven’t passed, they’ll complain you’ve got no car. When you buy a Toyota, people will ask when you’ll get that Merc. When you don’t wear the hijab, people will tell you it’s time. When you put it on, people will say - ‘What’s the point if you sin?’ When you are single, people ask you when you’re getting married. When you’re married, they’ll ask why you have no kids. When you are blessed with a couple - they’ll ask why you have so many. If you get divorced - they’ll ask why? If you move on, people will say, 'Why so quick?’