The Syrian Virgin Quotes

“Indeed, wounded loved can make for fierce vengeance. And, from what I know of Anissa, it does seem a bit out of character for her to behave so spitefully, so I'd like to think that she really is just deeply hurt, angry and looking for some way to injure me back...I hope she knows how well she's succeeded.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“Because in the end, we die. It’s like Chekhov observed in so many of his plays: ‘in two hundred years, no one will even know we were here.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“His hand gently caressed my leg as his lips nibbled on mine, and the tip of his tongue began asking permission, teasing me with short licks of my tongue that suggested so much more. I could feel myself breathing more heavily, until he slowly pulled away. “We still have a film to watch,” he whispered with a wink, before settling back into his seat.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“You see, Baci literally means 'kiss' in Italian so – I think you could fairly expect a chocolate or a non-chocolate kiss on every date.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“Which makes you grip this rail even tighter. And holding it so tightly reminds you of its purpose, and the fact that you're not supposed to go over the rail – because life is meant to be protected, not discarded.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“There are definitely some hos on this campus,” she began. “And plenty more in this city. And the fact that you're so different from those types only makes it that much more likely that you'll fetch a nice figure on eBay for the popping of your cherry,” she joked suggestively.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“Don’t invite envy to your house – you never know who will show up,” she used to warn me.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“Sometimes violence is necessary to prevent even more violence,” I concluded, almost as if it were an epiphany.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“Isn’t it better just to make your own money, and then spend it how and when you want, and with dignity?”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“It's bewildering to me how you can just start chatting with a complete stranger on Facebook, and - next thing you know - it seems as if there's some intense connection with the person - or at least you feel that closeness and hope it's mutual”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“And trust me, none of those boys – including Julien – will give you a hard time about poppin’ that sweet cherry of yours, in case you get the urge again.” I laughed some more at her over-the-top style.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“Every woman who has ever approached me about being in my circle of lovers knows that I'm a bachelor with no plans to get married. Thanks to New York's tabloids, it's practically common knowledge. And, to avoid any possibility of doubt or misunderstanding, I very clearly told her from the start what I tell every potential lover: I don't date anyone exclusively. Ever.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“That could also be because at one point during the film, our hands found each other. And when I felt Michael's middle finger caress the inside of my palm, it sent a tickle up my spine, and the fingers of my right hand were soon exploring his left hand, and we each took turns tracing the contours of the other's hands.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“I'm not sure how far the decent is, because I'm still falling. But I've hit rock-bottom about half a dozen times in my life,”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“Well, on some level, it’s similar to the psychological phenomenon of helplessness, where the will to try is lost. You get to the point where you just assume that your spontaneous call to a friend will go to voicemail or an assistant, and you decide not to bother.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“So our narcissism has bared forth an unflattering nakedness that shames our species. But this is humanity. This is our condition.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“It will all work out, Inas. You come from a long line of survivors and strong women. So everything will be fine in the end. And we are always with you in spirit, to guide you and love you.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“And you can do far more for us from America than you can from here, where you’re just another defenseless Christian. So if you really want to help, Inas, then you’ll go to the very best school you can get into and earn the best grades you can.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“You have to take this with you too,” she said, opening a box and holding up a silver necklace with the Syriac cross (a crucifix with a budding flower shape on each tip) dangling from it. “My mother gave it to me mother, who passed it to me. Now is the right time to give it to you. Not just because you’re leaving and will need something that always connects you to your roots, but also because tonight we remember her.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“I’m not doing anything with him.” “Well, maybe you should. Just don’t tell me about it. And make sure there’s at least a one million dollar donation to MCA involved.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“So if you choose me, then you have declared me more special to you than anyone else, because only one man can have that honor.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“I kept returning to this new and bizarre question: is there anything that actually is as it seems? Is anything perceptually straightforward? Maybe that’s inherently impossible, because impressions are, by their very nature, cumulative – the sum of all your interactions with and perceptions of things.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“I’m not sure. But – unless I’m struggling with the darkness within – I like to sustain the illusion that death is actually much further from me than it really is.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“And you never fall behind?”
“Of course I do. But I always feel guilty when that happens. After all, my journal is the oldest and most loyal friend I have. And it never interrupts me when I’m speaking,” he added, with a boyish grin.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“Honest dishonesty. That’s quite the oxymoron – but I like the originality that you’ve brought to bear in the art of rationalization. Maybe you should consider becoming a lawyer,” he added jokingly.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“So your theory would seem to be that lying to yourself is no lie at all because you haven’t deceived any third party. And if you then convince yourself of those lies, you’ll believe them enough to repeat them to other with the genuine conviction that they’re true.”
"Something like that,” I conceded uneasily.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“They truly embodied goodness and generosity – like angels sent to save me in my hour of greatest need. Mohammed had risked everything to keep a promise to my father. He and his family saved not only my life, but also my faith in others.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“It’s not a bad thing, if you’re responsible about it. Just don’t start having boyfriends. Wait until you’ve found your husband.”
“And how am I supposed to find a husband if I can’t have a boyfriend until then?” I asked ironically.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“You and your siblings are the most precious part of my life. And of all my children, you have the most potential to go anywhere you wish in this world – your test scores and grades have always been among the highest of your peers. But it’s clear now that you cannot reach your full potential in Syria.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin

“With the music of our singing in the background, I looked at the church candles and thought about the surreal connection between images and memory. The peaceful and joyous candles flickering there during the Christmas ceremony projected warmth, comfort, and familiarity – even though thy emitted the same kind of fiery energy as the flames caused by the war.”
― Zack Love, The Syrian Virgin