What the feminists want of me is something they havent examined because it comes from religion. They want me to bear witness. – Doris Lessing
Men are restless, adventurous. Women are conservative – despite what current ideology says. – Doris Lessing
There is only one real sin and that is to persuade oneself that the second best is anything but second best. – Doris Lessing
I hate Iran. I hate the Iranian government. Its a cruel and evil government. – Doris Lessing
In the early days I had a very black-and-white view of everything. I think thats kind of natural for anyone whos just embraced Islam – or any religion – as a convert. It was important for me to duck out of the fast and furious life Id been living as a pop star. I was in a different mood. – Cat Stevens