History laughs at both the victim and the aggressor. Mahmoud Darwish aggressorhistorylaugh Change image and share on social
I believe in the power of poetry, which gives me reasons to look ahead and identify a glint of light. Mahmoud Darwish aheadglintidentify Change image and share on social
I never wanted children; maybe I'm afraid of responsibility. Mahmoud Darwish afraidchildresponsibility Change image and share on social
Some people ask, 'How do you attract the young and so many different people when your poetry is complicated and different?' I say, 'My accomplishment is that my readers trust me and accept my suggestions for change.' Mahmoud Darwish acceptaccomplishmentattract share on social
A person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare. Mahmoud Darwish beardieexile Change image and share on social
To be under occupation, to be under siege, is not a good inspiration for poetry. Mahmoud Darwish goodinspirationoccupation Change image and share on social
The Palestinians are the only nation in the world that feels with certainty that today is better than what the days ahead will hold. Tomorrow always heralds a worse situation. Mahmoud Darwish aheadbadlycertainty Change image and share on social
I've built my homeland, I've even founded my state - in my language. Mahmoud Darwish buildfoundhave Change image and share on social
I am not a lover of Israel, of course. I have no reason to be. But I don't hate Jews. Mahmoud Darwish hateisraeljew Change image and share on social
The importance of poetry is not measured, finally, by what the poet says but by how he says it. Mahmoud Darwish finallyimportancemeasure Change image and share on social
