Daughter of Egypt Quotes

“History should not be relegated to a dusty corner. We should pick it up, examine it, and allow it to inform our current days.”
― Marie Benedict, Daughter of Egypt

“...history is shaped -- or erased -- to fit the narrative its tellers want or need to share.

[LADY EVELYN HERBERT]”
― Marie Benedict, Daughter of Egypt

“History should not be relegated to a dusty corner. We should pick it up, examine it, and allow it to form our current days.

[LADY EVELYN HERBERT]”
― Marie Benedict, Daughter of Egypt

“You must understand that our ancient history isn't in the past. It reverberates within and without, in our blood and in the world around us, and galvanizes us when necessary. Women, Egyptian women in particular, are like the desert sand. We are walked upon every day by people who are oblivious to our fine, yet strong, grains and who take our presence for granted. But then, one day, we will sweep up into a mighty storm and transform the land.”
― Marie Benedict, Daughter of Egypt

“Women”
― Marie Benedict, Daughter of Egypt

“We settle in our seats, and the first course of oyster soup is served. Sipping champagne and the rich, creamy soup in turn, the table is quiet except for compliments about the food.”
― Marie Benedict, Daughter of Egypt