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Ali and Nino
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"Ali and Nino" Quotes

A young Azerbaijani Muslim and a Georgian Christian navigate love, war, and cultural differences in early 20th century Caucasus.

Quotes

I am so happy that I am alive in such a beautiful world.

Kurban Said

happinessappreciation

I do not know what I must do, but I must keep my faith in the way and the truth.

Kurban Said

faithdetermination

I am not a man who breaks his word. I will marry you.

Kurban Said

commitmentpromise

I was born in Baku, the city renowned throughout the East for its beauty. It is situated on a bay which is now half silted up and is so shallow that a child could wade through it for a mile without getting out of its depth.

Kurban Said

descriptionbeauty

The sea was a deep blue and the sun was shining. Everything was so peaceful and beautiful that it was hard to believe that terrible things were happening in the world.

Kurban Said

peacebeauty

I loved Nino more than anything else in the world. I was prepared to give up everything for her.

Kurban Said

lovesacrifice

I was born and grew up in a world of colors. My youth was all crimson and gold.

Kurban Said

youthvibrancy

Love and hate are two faces of the same coin, Ali. It is natural for a woman to hate the man she loves.

Kurban Said

lovehate

I felt like a bird let out of a cage when I arrived in Paris. The world lay before me and I was free.

Kurban Said

freedomadventure

A man must fight for his woman. I am willing to fight for Nino.

Kurban Said

protectivenessdetermination