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"Habibi" Quotes

"Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye follows an American-Palestinian teenager, Liyana, as she navigates cultural identity and family complexities after moving from St. Louis to Jerusalem amidst ongoing conflict.

Quotes

Don't get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.

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lifework-life balance

To be happy, we must accept our existence.

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happinessacceptance

We must save ourselves from ourselves.

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self-improvementself-awareness

Every minute missed is a minute lost.

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time managementproductivity

Lose yourself in the service of others.

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servicekindness

Kindness is the universal language.

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kindnesscommunication

Trust is the foundation of all relationships.

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trustrelationships

The present moment is all we have; make the most of it.

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mindfulnessappreciation

Embrace the unknown; therein lies growth.

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growthuncertainty