“There is a saying in Arabic meaning that every situation must be consi...” — Rula Ghani Quote

“There is a saying in Arabic meaning that every situation must be considered based on the realities on the ground. I can talk in some places freely, but not in others.”

“If I've achieved a higher respect for women and for their role in society, then I would be very happy. That would really be my greatest wish.”

“When values disappear, the first people to suffer are women because people start losing their respect for women.”

“All of the Arabic women I grew up listening to or watching had a very strong character.”

“The ward designs were co-created by myself and Lauren K. Cannon. She read how they were described in 'The Warded Man,' and we had long discussions about what sources to draw from for the symbols, drawing inspiration from Arabic, Japanese, Chinese and Sanskrit.”

“Everybody needs to understand that I learned Arabic from the United States Army as a second language. I never spoke it at home.”