Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Overhearings

Three from Fes:

On capitalism, by a helpful vendor: I make good price for Muslim. I sell you like I sell my sister.

On human nature, by our guide, Mr Kamal: There are good people in the medina. In the medina there are bad people. Like everywhere in the the world. Like in Singapore. Like in Malaysia. Like America. Like France. Watch your wallets. (Actually, this could also be a comment on capitalism.)

On life itself, by another guide, Mr Abdul Haqq: It is not long and there are many things to know. (Actually said prior to our visit to the centre of Fes. But of universal application, surely)

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