Explore Quotes by Marjane Satrapi

You know, they say in France that translation is like a woman: she is either beautiful or faithful.

Life is absolutely unbearable. And we're going to die.

We found ourselves veiled and separated from our friends.

One can forgive but one should never forget.

You are putting yourself in serious danger...' I think that I preferred to put myself in serious danger rather than confront my shame. My shame at not having become someone, the shame of not having made my parents proud after all the sacrifices they had made for me. The shame of having become a mediocre nihilist.

In any case, it's the cowardice of people like you who give dictators the chance to install themselves!

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.

I had learned that you should always shout louder than your aggressor.

To speak behind others' backs is the ventilator of the heart.