Rabih Alameddine, I, The Divine: A Novel In First Chapters Quotes

I wonder whether there is such a thing as a sense of individuality. Is it all a facade, covering a deep need to belong? Are we simply pack animals desperately trying to pretend we are not?

I believe one has to escape oneself to discover oneself.

The eye always fills in the imperfections.

What is the purpose of a city if not to grant the greatest of gifts, anonymity?

Passion was the antithesis of morality.

I realised when it came to men, I did not pick the beautiful or the correct. I picked the wrong one.