Mariama Ba Quotes

The word 'happiness' does indeed have meaning, doesn't it? I shall go out in search of it. — Mariama Ba

The most humble of huts is pleasing when it is clean; the most luxurious setting offers no attraction if it is covered in dust. — Mariama Ba

Each life has its share of heroism, an obscure heroism, born of abdication, of renunciation and acceptance under the merciless whip of fate. — Mariama Ba

In a word, a man's success depends on feminine support. — Mariama Ba

A nervous breakdown waits around the corner for anyone who lets himself wallow in bitterness. Little by little, it takes over your whole being. — Mariama Ba

The flavour of life is love. The salt of life is also love. — Mariama Ba

A woman must marry the man who loves her, but never the one she loves; that is the secret of lasting happiness. — Mariama Ba

Eternal woman: even in mourning, you want to make a strike, you want to seduce, you want to arouse interest! — Mariama Ba