"in the traditional family structure of Persia ... one simply cannot discard close relatives just because one does not like them; rather one has to accommodate them, make allowances and accept them, like misfortune."

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Source : Shusha Guppy (2004). “Blindfold Horse: Memories of a Persian Childhood”, p.38, Tauris Parke Paperbacks

Shusha Guppy

#Family Quotes #Middle East Quotes #Doe Quotes

“Sometimes you have to do the things that scare you and that are outside of your comfort zone and challenge yourself.”
“To allow the market mechanism to be the sole director of the fate of human beings and their natural environment....would result in the demolition of society.”
“I felt that no boy should have to depend either for his leg or his life upon the ability of his parents to raise enough money to bring a first-class surgeon to his bedside,”
“Those who best know human nature will acknowledge most fully what a strength light hearted nonsense give to a hard working man”
“Man has an incurable habit of not fulfilling the prophecies of his fellow men.”
“Stubborn and ardent clinging to one's opinion is the best proof of stupidity.”
“When I get home, I'm not very happy. Especially when I didn't do something to help the cause.”

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“Whatever energy you put out there, that's the energy you're going to get back.”

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