A blind man, Ahmed, carrying his best friend, Samir, a paralyzed dwarf

Samir served as Ahmed's eyes. Ahmed served as Samir's legs

Ahmed was #Muslim

Samir was #Christian

- #Damascus, #Ottoman #Syria, 1889

#Syrians: you are all in this together

World: we are all in this together

Another relevant parallel:

Samir was paralyzed because of #polio. Take note, new insane #USA government

Sad but bittersweet note:

When Samir died, Ahmed was besides himself in grief, and died a week later