Edward Said

Literary Critic, Theorist Palestinian-American 1935 – 2003

Wrote 'Orientalism' and founded postcolonial studies.

368 quotes

"Death is the ultimate democratic experience"
Death
"Perseverance is the virtue of those without power"
Perseverance
"Gratitude is recognition of dependence on others"
Gratitude
"Creativity is the assertion of human freedom"
Creativity
"Justice is the foundation of peace"
Justice
"Patience is the ability to act in the long term"
Patience
"Kindness is the recognition of shared humanity"
Kindness
"Strength is not the absence of doubt"
Strength
"Fear is often the product of ignorance"
Fear
"Power corrupts through the claim to truth"
Power
"Money should serve human needs, not dominate them"
Money
"Health is a social product, not merely biological"
Health
"Adventure awakens us from complacency"
Adventure
"Imagination allows us to envision alternatives"
Imagination
"Technology amplifies human intentions, for better or worse"
Technology
"History is written by the victors; truth is written by survivors"
History
"Philosophy without criticism is mere dogma"
Philosophy
"Literature is a conversation across time and space"
Literature
"Politics is about deciding who gets what and why"
Politics
"War creates refugees, widows, and orphans"
War
"Motivation is the spark; discipline is the fire"
Motivation
"Inspiration arises from struggle and commitment"
Inspiration
"Relationships are where we learn to be human"
Relationships
"Solitude can be either refuge or prison"
Solitude
"Life is the continuous negotiation between self and world"
Life
"Love is the most challenging form of knowledge"
Love
"Wisdom comes from lived experience and reflection"
Wisdom
"Happiness is not a destination but a direction"
Happiness
"Success is measured not by power but by integrity"
Success
"Friendship requires vulnerability and trust"
Friendship