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“Basically, being alive means keeping yourself ready for the sky to fall in on you at any time. If you start from the assumption that existence is only an ordeal, a test we have to pass, then you’re equipped to deal with its sorrows and its surprises. If you persist in expecting it to give you something it can’t give, that just proves that you haven’t understood anything. Take things as they come; don’t turn them into a drama. You’re not piloting the ship, you’re following the course of your destiny.”

Quote by Yasmina Khadra

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Yasmina Khadra is a prominent Moroccan author of French descent, known for her works that delve into themes of identity, politics, and social issues. Born on January 10, 1955, she has garnered international acclaim for her compelling storytelling and nuanced character portrayals. more

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