Quote by Azar Nafisi
Religion was used as an ideology, as a system of control. When the

Religion was used as an ideology, as a system of control. When they forced the veil upon women, they were using it as an instrument of control in the same way that in Maos China people were wearing Mao jackets and women were not supposed to wear any makeup. – Azar Nafisi

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America was based on a poetic vision. What will happen when it loses its poetry? – Azar Nafisi

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When I first left Iran at the age of 13, Iran had become such a shining star – it was the point to which all my desires and dreams returned. – Azar Nafisi

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I know the Bible is inspired because it inspires me. – Dwight L. Moody

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Most reformers wore rubber boots and stood on glass when God sent a current of Commonsense through the Universe. – Elbert Hubbard

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