11 Quotes & Sayings By Asma Naqi

Asma Naqi is the author of the critically acclaimed novel "The First American", which has been translated into four languages, was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, and shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award. She is also the author of "Seeds of War", an unpublished novel that examines the history that led to America's involvement in Afghanistan. Asma is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago with an MFA in Creative Writing. She is currently working on her second novel.

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The most important lesson life has taught me: Nothing can kill us other than death itself. So, be fearless, take chances, step out of your comfort zone, spread your wings and soar high. Live while you are alive. Asma Naqi
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Through the passage of my life I have learned, that the power of positive association is so much stronger than any amount of negativity in the world. No matter how dark it is, a tiny beam of light is all it takes to kill the darkest of darkness. Asma Naqi
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Through the passage of my life I have learned that the power of positive association is so much stronger than any amount of negativity in the world. No matter how dark it is, a tiny beam of light is all it takes to kill the darkest of darkness. Asma Naqi
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Living on earth and expecting to be surrounded by angels? Sure recipe for a heartache! Asma Naqi
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The problem with saying or feeling 'sorry' is that it often comes after the damage is already done. (..........and a damage is a damage, small or big, it always leave an ugly mark on one's soul) Asma Naqi
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To stop being a victim, you have to stop thinking like a victim. Asma Naqi
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The most coward person is the one who uses religion to win an argument. Asma Naqi
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Never judge anyone by the choices they've made, because you never know they might have selected the best option out of two bad choices. Asma Naqi
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Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler, and those whom your right hands possess (slaves). Indeed, Allah does not like those who are proud and boastful.[ Al- Qur'an Surah Nisa 4:36] Asma Naqi
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A secret life taught me: it doesn't get easier, you become stronger. Asma Naqi