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Fear has always been the driving force behind all dictators' repression.
Marjane Satrapi
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Marjane Satrapi
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: November 22
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The real war is not between the West and the East. The real war is between intelligent and stupid people.
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When we're afraid, we lose all sense of analysis and reflection. Our fear paralyzes us. Besides, fear has always been the driving force behind all dictators' repression.
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Here [in the USA], you have the best laws for freedom of expression. The problem is that expression can be bought by people who don't want you have it. Apparently, true patriotism destroys freedom of expression.
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