Mikha'il Na'ima: Quotes about thinking

Mikha'il Na'ima was Lebanese writer. Explore interesting quotes on thinking.
Mikha'il Na'ima: 30   quotes 0   likes

“Of two men sharing with a calf the milk of that calf's mother one eyes the calf with the thought that his tender flesh would provide good meat for him and his friends to feast upon at his approaching birthday. The other thinks of the calf as his brother of the teat and is filled with affection for the young beast and his mother. I say to you, the latter is truly nourished by that calf's meat; while the first is poisoned thereby. Aye, many things are put in the belly that should be put in the heart.”

Mikha'il Na'ima book The Book of Mirdad

The Book of Mirdad (1948)

Men , Birthday , Thinking , Heart

“So think as if your every thought were to be etched in fire upon the sky for all and everything to see. For so, in truth, it is.”

Mikha'il Na'ima book The Book of Mirdad

The Book of Mirdad (1948)

Truth , Thinking

“How much more infinite a sea is Man? Be not so childish as to measure him from head to foot and think that you have found his borders.”

Mikha'il Na'ima book The Book of Mirdad

The Book of Mirdad (1948)

Thinking , Sea

“Often you shall think your road impassable, sombre and companionless. Have will and plod along; and round each curve you shall find a new companion.”

Mikha'il Na'ima book The Book of Mirdad

The Book of Mirdad (1948)

Thinking