if he was thirsty he has always been quenched and if he made us miserable he has always kept us secret. separation gives birth to longing excitement and remembrance. and in that i say .
لئن كان أظمانا فقد طالما سقى وإن ساءنا فيها فقد طالما سرا والبين يولد الحنين والاهتياج والتذكر، وفي ذلك أقول .