“The more a person pushes others away, the clearer it becomes he is in need of love the most.”

“To me, you are magic.”

“You are not weak. You are not indecisive. You are strong. Fierce. Capable beyond measure.”

“Shazi, I prefer the color blue to any other. The scent of lilacs in your hair is a source of constant torment. I despise figs. Lastly, I will never forget, all the days of my life, the memor...”

“My soul sees its equal in you.”

“I love you, a thousand times over. And I will never apologize for it.”

“You honestly expect me to breathe in a world without air?”

“Get up, Shahrzad al-Khayzuran. You kneel before no one. Least of all me.”