Quotes from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“In life you'll meet a lot of jerks. If they hurt you, tell yourself that it's because they're stupid. That will help keep you from reacting to their cruelty. Because there is nothing worse than bitterness and vengeance... Always keep your dignity and be true to yourself.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“One can forgive but one should never forget.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“Nothing's worse than saying goodbye. It's a little like dying.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“I want to be justice, love and the wrath of God all in one.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“I had learned that you should always shout louder than your aggressor.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“Once again, I arrived at my usual conclusion: one must educate oneself.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“Saying goodbye is a little like dying.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“I realized then that I didn't understand anything. I read all the books I could.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“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 Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“We found ourselves veiled and separated from our friends.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“To each his own way of calming down.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“I wanted to be JUSTICE, LOVE, and the WRATH OF GOD all in one.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“Vais conhecer muitos idiotas na vida. Se te magoarem, lembra-te que é porque são estupidos. Assim, não vais reagir à sua crueldade, porque não há nada pior do que ser amargo e vingativo. mantem sempre a tua dignidade e sê verdadeira contigo mesma.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“We were not in the same social class but at least we were at the same bed.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“I wanted to be justice, love and the wrath of God all in one.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“Dalam hidup kau akan bertemu banyak orang brengsek. Kalau mereka menyakitimu, katakan pada dirimu sendiri itu karena mereka bodoh. Itu akan membantu mencegahmu bereaksi pada kekejaman mereka. Karena tidak ada yang lebih buruk daripada kebencian dan balas dendam. Selalu jaga martabatmu dan jujurlah pada dirimu sendiri.”
― Marjane Satrapi, quote from Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

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