Mahmoud Darwich quotes - page 2

Mahmoud Darwich was a renowned Palestinian poet and one of the most influential voices in modern Arabic literature. His work deeply explored themes of exile, identity, and resistance amid the Palestinian struggle. He became a cultural icon and a symbol of hope for his people. Here are 33 of his quotes:

The importance of poetry is not measured, finally, by what the poet says but by how he says it. (Mahmoud Darwich)

For the Arabs in Israel there is always a tension between nationality and identity.

Mahmoud Darwich

When I passed the age of 50, I learned how to control my emotions.

Mahmoud Darwich

When a writer declares that his first book is his best, that is bad. I progress successively from book to book.

Mahmoud Darwich

To be under occupation, to be under siege, is not a good inspiration for poetry.

Mahmoud Darwich

I've built my homeland, I've even founded my state - in my language.

Mahmoud Darwich

I never wanted children, maybe I'm afraid of responsibility.

Mahmoud Darwich

Sometimes I feel as if I am read before I write. When I write a poem about my mother, Palestinians think my mother is a symbol for Palestine. But I write as a poet, and my mother is my mother. She's not a symbol.

Mahmoud Darwich

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Mahmoud Darwich

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Occupation: Palestinian Poet
Born: March 13, 1941
Died: August 9, 2008
Quotes count: 33

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