35 Quotes by Firoozeh Dumas

Who would have ever though that a person could be so powerful, then so completely powerless, all in the same lifetime?

My dad always says that kindness is our religion and if we treat everybody the way we would like to be treated, the world would be a better place.

Despite a few exceptions, I have found that Americans are now far more willing to learn new names, just as they're far more willing to try new ethnic foods... It's like adding a few new spices to the kitchen pantry.

My Dad says that people like that {ignorant about other countries and cultures} are not truly horrible; they just need a geography class, a passport, and a few foreign friends.

Throughout his job ordeal, my father never complained. He remained an Iranian who loved his native country but who also believed in American ideals. He only said how sad it was that people so easily hate an entire population simply because of the actions of a few. And what a waste it is to hate, he always said. What a waste.

Regarding Girl Scout Camp survival skills: "For instance, if I see a snake, I should stand still or walk backwards slowly, never run. I am one hundred percent sure I will not do that. But now, while running as fast as I can, I will be thinking, I shouldn't be running.

only bookworms get excited over other bookworms

Perhaps the people we think we know best are the ones who surprise us most.

It was only when I stopped pretending to be someone else that I found my real friends.