I wish someone told me not to get off the car when stopped by a cop as a sign of respect for them.
I wish someone told me not to pick up random kids in the park and kiss them on the cheeks like we do on Morocco without being considered psychos.
In this stunning work of historical fiction, Laila Lalami brings us the imagined memoirs of the first black explorer of Americaa Moroccan slave whose testimony was left out of the official record.
First of all I would like to say that I am very humbled to be selected as a Moroccan of the month. It is a privilege to be recognized among such a successful and elite group of fellow Moroccans that are working hard everyday in pursuit of nothing but the best in their respective careers. I look at all of you as an inspiration for me to succeed in my profession and to be among the best ambassadors of our country in the United States.
لا تسرج حتى تلجم و عقد عقدة صحيحة, و لا تكلم حتى تخمم لا تعود عليك فضيحة
Don't saddle the horse until you bridle it, and make sure you tighten the knot, and don't hasten to talk until you think it through least it brings a catastrophe upon you
Many thanks to you all; very good work. You make us all proud!!! 
Ghizlane