"An Unnecessary Woman" Quotes
An elderly woman in Beirut reflects on her life and love of literature as she translates books into Arabic.
fiction | 291 pages | Published in NaN
Quotes
I've always thought that reading fiction is a complete waste of time.
I'm never lonely when I'm by myself.
A self-respecting woman must not waver.
There is no end to the sadness and the consequent anger we feel.
How did I get to be so old? It happened with the swiftness of a sneeze.
What if I die and no one notices? What if I die and no one cares?
I've never been one to pray, but I sent a quick thanks to the universe.
I have always believed that one should have more books than one could possibly read.
I was a woman who rarely spoke her mind, but when I did, it was always a truthful mind.
I’m wary of the word 'happiness.'





