For me, poetry is a situation - a state of being, a way of facing life and facing history. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes face history life
I am a guest of the French language. My poems in French are born of my interaction with the French language, which is not the same as that of a French poet. Tahar Ben Jelloun bearfrenchguest Change image and share on social
I'd thought sexuality was instinctive or natural, but it's profoundly linked to inner security and cultural context. Tahar Ben Jelloun contextculturalinstinctive Change image and share on social
In Morocco, it's possible to see the Atlantic and the Mediterranean at the same time. Tahar Ben Jelloun atlanticmediterraneanmorocco Change image and share on social
You make your first album, you make some money, and you feel like you still have to show face, like 'I still go to the projects.' I'm like, why? Your job is to inspire people from your neighborhood to get out. You grew up there. What makes you think it's so cool? Jay-Z albumcoolface share on social
A myth is a lie that conceals or reveals a truth. But if it reveals even a strand of history or truth, that's what gets my adrenaline going. Ashwin Sanghi adrenalineconcealhistory Change image and share on social
If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life. Penny Marshall findgoodjoy Change image and share on social
