اختر الحبّ، الحبّ! فمن دون حياة الحب العذبة تمسي الحياة عبئاً ثقيلاً-كما ترى - Elif Şafak

No matter what your destination, just be sure to make every journey a journey within.

There were many odd things about human beings. They thought insects were disgusting but felt lucky when a ladybird landed on their fingers. They detested rats but loved squirrels. While they found vultures repulsive, they thought eagles impressive. They despised mosquitoes and flies, but were fond of fire-flies. Even though copper and iron were medicinally important, it was gold that they worshipped instead. They took no notice of the stones under their feet but went mad for polished gems.

كان حبّها معوضا عن الأشياء الضائعة و الزمن الضائع