My war brought me many things; let yours bring you as much. Life is not to be told, … - Djuna Barnes

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Under Syrian law, a journalist is not allowed to report on military matters. This may be wrong or right, but that's just the way it is.

Djuna Barnes

My war brought me many things; let yours bring you as much. Life is not to be told, call it as loud as you like, it will not tell itself. No one will be much or little except in someone else's mind, so be careful of the minds you get into, and remember Lady Macbeth, who had her mind in her hand. We can't all be as safe as that.

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