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An Unnecessary Woman
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"An Unnecessary Woman" Quotes

An elderly woman in Beirut reflects on her life and love of literature as she translates books into Arabic.

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I've always thought that reading fiction is a complete waste of time.

Rabih Alameddine

opinionbooks

I'm never lonely when I'm by myself.

Rabih Alameddine

loneliness

A self-respecting woman must not waver.

Rabih Alameddine

self-respectstrength

There is no end to the sadness and the consequent anger we feel.

Rabih Alameddine

emotionssadnessanger

How did I get to be so old? It happened with the swiftness of a sneeze.

Rabih Alameddine

agingtime

What if I die and no one notices? What if I die and no one cares?

Rabih Alameddine

mortalityloneliness

I've never been one to pray, but I sent a quick thanks to the universe.

Rabih Alameddine

gratitudespirituality

I have always believed that one should have more books than one could possibly read.

Rabih Alameddine

booksreading

I was a woman who rarely spoke her mind, but when I did, it was always a truthful mind.

Rabih Alameddine

truthcommunication

I’m wary of the word 'happiness.'

Rabih Alameddine

emotionshappiness