352 Quotes by Marjane Satrapi

I have been brought up open-minded. If I didn’t know any people from other countries, I’d think everyone was evil based on news stories. But I know a lot of people, and know that there is no such thing as stark good and evil. Isn’t it possible there is the same amount of evil everywhere?

But violence is news, to a certain extent, and people don’t want complicated news. Because as soon as you realize things are complicated, your life becomes more complicated.

I had two major activities as a child. I was trying to put on shows with kids in my street, or I was drawing. Actually, what I’m doing now is exactly what I was doing then. Either I’m drawing, or I’m gathering people for a common project. The only difference is that now they are paying me for that.

That’s the story of life – when you start enjoying people, it’s always too late.

Oh my!! How you’ve grown. Soon you’ll be catching the Lord’s balls.

Life is absolutely unbearable. And we’re going to die.

Listen. I don’t like to preach, but here’s some advice. You’ll meet a lot of jerks in life. If they hurt you, remember it’s because they’re stupid. Don’t react to their cruelty. There’s nothing worse than bitterness and revenge. Keep your dignity and be true to yourself.

I like making comics and animation because it takes such a long time. I’m not a runner of the 100 meter. I like marathons. The longer it takes, the better I feel.

I finally understood what my grandmother meant. If I wasn’t comfortable with myself, I would never be comfortable.