I don't think of myself as a rebel; I just say what I think. Marjane Satrapi rebel Change image and share on social
If people are given the chance to experience life in more than one country, they will hate a little less. It's not a miracle potion, but little by little you can solve problems in the basement of a country, not on the surface. Marjane Satrapi basementchancecountry share on social
It's always extremely interesting to speak at colleges. My books are taught in many colleges in America and are part of the educational system, so it's really important to me. I don't believe in so many things in life, but something I believe in is education. Marjane Satrapi americabookcollege share on social
In the West, people don't have any real problems. It's all based on bad conscience, a very Christian notion. I don't have any bad conscience. If there's a God that created us, if I am bad, it's his fault. Marjane Satrapi badbasechristian share on social
I always say to people, 'You know, if Romeo and Juliet got married, nobody would care about them.' Imagine Romeo and Juliet, six kids yelling, 'Mama, Mama, Papa, Papa!' Marjane Satrapi careimaginejuliet Change image and share on social
Image is an international language. Marjane Satrapi imageinternationallanguage Change image and share on social
My mother was the favorite child of her parents. My father was the favorite child of his parents. The result of these two favorite children was me. And I am an only child. So I was convinced that I was the center of the universe. Marjane Satrapi centerchildconvince share on social
My mother always told me I had to do 100 times better than a man. I had to work hard at maths, and learn four languages. Marjane Satrapi hardlanguagelearn Change image and share on social
People are so afraid to say the word 'comic'. It makes you think of a grown man with pimples, a ponytail and a big belly. Change it to 'graphic novel' and that disappears. Marjane Satrapi afraidbellybig Change image and share on social