Dreams and Reflections: Insights by Ahlam Mosteghanemi on Humanity
Below are some notable reflections by Ahlam Mosteghanemi on the subject of humanity:
- It is astonishing how a person can reach a level of disappointment and grief that drives them to dance; this reflects an exceptional resilience even amidst defeat, as not all failures are within everyone’s grasp.
- A man, in order to keep a woman, will lead her to believe he can abandon her at any moment. Conversely, a woman demonstrates her love by being willing to give up anything to retain the man she cherishes.
- In silence, we compel others to recognize their mistakes.
- When one encounters something extraordinarily beautiful, it can evoke a profound urge to cry.
- Some individuals possess the extraordinary ability to tread upon the hearts of others without any sense of guilt.
Thoughts by Ahlam Mosteghanemi on Love
Here are some insights from Ahlam Mosteghanemi regarding love:
- We dedicate our writings only to strangers; those we love are part of the narrative and do not require a signature on the pages.
- Love always occupies a seat different from the one we expect it to be occupying beside what we consider love.
- Love does not master the art of thinking; moreover, it lacks memory, failing to learn from its past follies or the small disappointments that have once inflicted great wounds.
- When love departs, and we find ourselves alone in its aftermath, we must disregard its painful call and sadistic pleas, for knowing that it simultaneously brings joy to other lovers only amplifies our sorrow.
- When we love, we inevitably transform our affection into significant sorrow.
- Is there anything more beautiful than a love born from jealousy, coupled with our belief in the legitimacy of possessing someone we see for the very first time?
- Can you claim to have healed completely from a passion without giving way to laughter or tears?
Ahlam Mosteghanemi’s Reflections on Life
Below are Ahlam Mosteghanemi’s insights on life:
- Accepting the death of a loved one is often easier than grappling with the notion of their absence and the realization that they can continue to thrive in all its details without us, finding consolation in this equivalence of loss.
- Make the most of the present; let your life be extraordinary, seize the day, and extract its essence as long as it is possible—one day you will leave this world as though you never existed.
- I have chosen to live without a schedule, sparing myself from countless postponed joys.
- I belong to a generation grappling with a crisis of existence, spending life before fully experiencing it.
- Upon reflecting on our lives, we discover that the most beautiful moments came by chance, and that major disappointments often unfold on the luxurious carpets we unfurl to welcome happiness.
- The most exquisite things arise from madness and are penned by reason.
- There is little value in sheltering under the umbrella of words; silence in the rain can be more beautiful.
- In every conflict while settling scores between generations, a generation of trees perishes in battles that surpass the logic of the forests.
- What can trees do against a homeland that harbors flames for those who belong to it?
- The enemy no longer approaches us in battleships; they are born among us in the jungle of hatred.
- There are books that unveil astonishing discoveries, allowing you to rediscover parts of yourself previously unknown.
- At times, I relish my surrender; it grants me the opportunity to observe the world effortlessly, as if I am a mere spectator.
Insights by Ahlam Mosteghanemi on Fear and Sadness
Here are Ahlam Mosteghanemi’s thoughts concerning fear and sadness:
- Sadness is a personal affair, and at times, it transcends to a national issue.
- Writing is always daunting, as it compels us to confront the very things we fear to face or delve deeper into.
- Separation is the other side of love, while disappointment is the counterpart of passion.
- Memories are transient; they cannot be retained, no matter how we entice them to stay; they come and go as they please.