Mohsin Hamid Quotes

It's important to have a non-nostalgic view and say, let's look forward, because if we don't, all we'll hear are voices telling us to go back.

Mohsin Hamid

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• It's important to have a non-nostalgic view and say, let's look forward, because if we don't, all we'll hear are voices telling us to go back.

  

  Mohsin Hamid
  • Important
  • Voice
  • Nostalgic