Yasmina Khadra

Mohammed Moulessehoul (born 10 January 1955), better known by the pen name Yasmina Khadra (Arabic: ياسمينة خضراء), is an Algerian author living in France, who writes in French. One of the most famous Algerian novelists in the world, he has written almost 40 novels, and has published in more than 50 countries.

Yasmina Khadra in 2014

Quotes

The Swallows of Kabul (2002)

• A city full of flesh and stone, a city where the blind led the blind and the living were as lost as the dead.

• She was only a silhouette, swallowed by the darkness, her eyes shining with despair.

• In Kabul, dreams became tiny fragments, floating in the dust-filled air.

• We were the Swallows of Kabul, the silent rebels in a world that had forgotten how to fight.

• In a city consumed by darkness, hope was a flickering candle, its flame threatened at every gust of wind.

• Life in Kabul was an endless cycle of despair, a never-ending nightmare that refused to release its grip.

• The Swallows of Kabul soared above the rooftops, their wings carrying them to a place where dreams were allowed to exist.

• We lived in the shadows, our voices silenced by fear, until one day we realized that silence was no longer an option.

• Kabul, love was a wounded bird, with broken wings and a fragile heart.

• The city devoured innocence like a starving wolf, leaving only scars behind.

• I am saw souls dying one by one, their spirits crushed beneath the weight of oppression.

• In Kabul, dreams were dangerous, for they gave us something to lose.

What the Day Owes the Night (2008)

• Life is like a staircase. Some climb it, others stumble and fall, but those who reach the top realize the true worth of their journey.

• The night is an ocean, with stars as its waves, and the day is a shore where dreams come to life.

• Sometimes, the greatest strength lies in accepting the vulnerability of love.

• In the darkest moments, it is the power of hope that keeps us going.

• Regrets are like shackles, binding our souls. Only forgiveness sets us free.

• The past may define us, but it is our choices that shape our future.

• Traveling to new places opens our minds, broadens our perspectives, and reminds us of the vastness of the world.

• The world may be harsh, but love can always be found in the simplest of gestures.

• The true beauty of life lies in embracing both the light and the darkness within ourselves.

• Life is a balance of holding on and letting go, knowing when to fight and when to surrender.

• Our scars reveal our battles, but they also demonstrate our resilience and ability to heal.

• The moon is a faithful companion, witnessing our joys and sorrows as it watches over us.

• There is always hope, even in the darkest of times. Hold on to it, and it will guide you back to the light.

• Miracles are not external events; they are the internal shifts that transform our perception of the world.

• The heart knows no boundaries; it knows only the language of love.

• The value of friendship is immeasurable, as it enriches our lives in ways we never thought possible.

• Happiness is not a destination but a choice we make each day.

• Life is a dance, and sometimes we must let go of control to experience the rhythm of the universe.

• It is in our vulnerability that we find our true strength.

• In the face of darkness, it is kindness that lights the way.

External links

• The swallows of Kabul

• What the Day Owes the Night