But when your situation is hopeless, all you can do is turn the world upside down, transform it according to your wishes, and create anew. - Fatema Mernissi

But it was the radio incident that taught me an important lesson. It was then that Mother told me about the need to chew my words before letting them out. ‘Turn each word around your tongue seven times, with your lips tightly shut, before uttering a sentence,’ she said. ‘Because once your words are out, you might lose a lot.’”

Happiness was when there was a balance between what you gave and what you took

I asked Mina how would I know on which side I stood. Her answer was quick, short, and very clear - If you can't get out, you are on the powerless side.