We found ourselves veiled and separated from our friends.
Marjane SatrapiLife is absolutely unbearable. And we're going to die.
Marjane SatrapiYou know, they say in France that translation is like a woman: she is either beautiful or faithful.
Marjane SatrapiThe regime had understood that one person leaving her house while asking herself:
Are my trousers long enough?
Is my veil in place?
Can my make-up be seen?
Are they going to whip me?
No longer asks herself:
Where is my freedom of thought?
Where is my freedom of speech?
My life, is it liveable?
What's going on in the political prisons?
Teacher: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Marji: I'll be a prophet.
I had so many professions before. I didn't want to do this particularly. It just happened.
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When we're afraid, we lose all sense of analysis and reflection. Our fear paralyzes us. Besides, fear has always been the driving force behind all dictators' repression.
Marjane SatrapiMots clés fear oppression dictatorship repression
Listen. I don't like to preach, but here's some advice. You'll meet a lot of jerks in life. If they hurt you, remember it's because they're stupid. Don't react to their cruelty. There's nothing worse than bitterness and revenge. Keep your dignity and be true to yourself.
Marjane SatrapiWhether this tale be true or false, none can tell, for none were there to witness it themselves.
Marjane SatrapiMots clés storytelling
Nothing's worse than saying goodbye. It's a little like dying.
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