At 21, I discovered repression and injustice. The army would shoot students with real bullets. Tahar Ben Jelloun armybulletdiscover Change image and share on social
An individual voice can be heard in a choir that otherwise sings in unison. This is something that is not excused. Tahar Ben Jelloun choirexcusehear Change image and share on social
People must insist on the right to say no, to be alone, to stand out from the herd. Creative artists can say all this in their own way and in their own field, by hard, rigorous work. Tahar Ben Jelloun artistcreativefield Change image and share on social
It is impossible to disregard such an important medium as television. We should know how to use it, learn to work in it and express new values in it. Tahar Ben Jelloun disregardexpressimportant Change image and share on social
A modern civilization is only possible when it is accepted that singular beings exist and express themselves freely. Tahar Ben Jelloun acceptbeingcivilization Change image and share on social
We must have our say, not through violence, aggression or fear. We must speak out calmly and forcefully. We shall only be able to enter the new world era if we agree to engage in dialogue with the other side. Tahar Ben Jelloun aggressionagreecalmly share on social
New ideas should confront old ideas. We must refer to the example of Europe. People have fought to make Europe what it is today. Freedom is not something that is served up on a plate. Tahar Ben Jelloun confronteuropefight Change image and share on social
Poetry is not only a set of words which are chosen to relate to each other; it is something which goes much further than that to provide a glimpse of our vision of the world. Tahar Ben Jelloun chooseglimpsepoetry Change image and share on social
My characters are driven by a passionate desire for justice. They are rebellious and incorruptible. Tahar Ben Jelloun characterdesiredrive Change image and share on social
It is through accepting other people in our own countries that we shall come to respect our neighbours and be respected in our turn. Tahar Ben Jelloun acceptcountryneighbour Change image and share on social
