My first experience in the Netherlands was very pleasant, extremely pleasant. I mean, I got my residence permit, refugee status, within four weeks of arrival. People treated me extremely well. Ayaan Hirsi Ali arrivalexperienceextremely Change image and share on social
I confront the European elite's self-image as tolerant 'while under their noses women are living like slaves. Ayaan Hirsi Ali confronteliteeuropean Change image and share on social
In 1985 as a teenager in Kenya, I was an adamant member of the Muslim Brotherhood. Ayaan Hirsi Ali adamantbrotherhoodkenya Change image and share on social
Liberal capitalism is not perfect, but compared to the other 'isms,' it's far superior. Ayaan Hirsi Ali capitalismcompareism Change image and share on social
We who don't want radical Islam to spread must compete with the agents of radical Islam. I want to see what would happen if Christians, feminists and Enlightenment thinkers were to start proselytizing in the Muslim community. Ayaan Hirsi Ali agentchristiancommunity share on social
Avoiding offense means that we don't accept each other as equals. Ayaan Hirsi Ali acceptavoidequal Change image and share on social
It's wrong to treat Muslims as if they will never find their John Stuart Mill. Christianity and Judaism show people can be very dogmatic and then open up. Ayaan Hirsi Ali christianitydogmaticfind Change image and share on social
Muslim leaders should ask themselves what exactly their relationship is to a political movement that encourages young men to kill and maim on religious grounds. Ayaan Hirsi Ali encouragegroundkill Change image and share on social
A Western woman is not her brother's or her father's property. She's just herself. She can choose her own lifestyle. But in a Muslim family, the honor of the man is between the legs of a woman. Ayaan Hirsi Ali brotherchoosefamily Change image and share on social
When a 'Life of Brian' comes out with Muhammad in the lead role, directed by an Arab equivalent of Theo van Gogh, it will be a huge step forward. Ayaan Hirsi Ali arabbriandirect Change image and share on social
