“If the Palestinian people really suffered a nakba, it was largely of their own making — and that of their grand mufti.”

“The Palestinian mother is the author of the survival story of the Palestinian people. She is the heroine, the one behind the success.”

“I hate Gucci,' said Francis.'Do you?' said Henry, glancing up from his reverie. 'Really? I think it's rather grand.''Come on, Henry.''Well, it's so expensive, but it's so ugly too, isn't it? I think they make it ugly on purpose. And yet people buy it out of sheer perversity.''I don't see what you think is grand about that.''Anything is grand if it's done on a large enough scale,' said Henry.”

“When you are around people who are really suffering, you get to experience some of their suffering and that can make you stronger in your faith.”

“Anything is grand if it's done on a large enough scale.”

“Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must, I think, have great sadness on earth.”