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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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Poetry
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Azar Nafisi
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I see people who talk about America, and then undermine it by not paying attention to its soul, to its poetry. I see polarization, reductionism and superficiality. – Azar Nafisi

Category:
Poetry
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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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Dreams
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Buddhism has become a socially recognized religious philosophy for Americans, whereas it used to be considered an exotic religion. – Thurston Moore

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There is a holy, mistaken zeal in politics, as well as in religion. By persuading others, we convince ourselves. – Junius

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Religion

Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization. – Shirin Ebadi

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Religion

I dont think we should proselytize a particular religion. – Sean Hannity

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