There was brotherhood between people who had fed from the same breast, a kinship that even time could not break. - Amir
Interpretation
This quote highlights the deep connection and bond that forms between people who share a close upbringing or experience.
Khaled Hosseini's quote reflects on the profound bond of brotherhood that can develop among individuals who have shared significant life experiences, especially in childhood. This kinship transcends the passage of time and the complexities of life, suggesting that such connections are deeply rooted and enduring, illustrating the intrinsic ties of family and shared nurturing.
In practice
In a speech about the importance of family ties, one might say this quote to illustrate the enduring connection of siblings.
You're gutless. It's how you were made. And that's not such a bad thing because your saving grace is that you've never lied to yourself about it. Not about that. Nothing wrong with cowardice as long as it comes with prudence. But when a coward stops remembering who he is... God help him.
I don't outline at all; I don't find it useful, and I don't like the way it boxes me in. I like the element of surprise and spontaneity, of letting the story find its own way.
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The desert weed lives on, but the flower of spring blooms and wilts.
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I only desire sincere relations with the worthiest of my acquaintance, that they may give me an opportunity once in a year to speak the truth.
No man doth think others will be better to him than he is to them.
Privacy is so sacred, and any time a victim is returned, a survivor is found and rescued, privacy is one of the greatest gifts we can give them because if they decide to share, that's up to them, and they will come forward.
When I play with my cat, who knows whether she is not amusing herself with me more than I with her.
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