I had learned that you should always shout louder than your aggressor.

— Marjane Satrapi

I have always thought that if women's hair posed so many problems, God would certainly have made us bald.

— Marjane Satrapi

I like to be sad once in a while. You need it for your equilibrium.

— Marjane Satrapi

In any case, it's the cowardice of people like you who give dictators the chance to install themselves!

— Marjane Satrapi

In life, you'll meet a lot of jerks. If they hurt you, tell yourself that it's because they're stupid. That will help keep you from reacting to their cruelty. Because there is nothing worse than bitterness and vengeance... Always keep your dignity and be true to yourself.

— Marjane Satrapi

I rushed to the living room to protect myself from I don't know what, behind my best friend, a book.

— Marjane Satrapi

Is religion defending our physical integrity or is it just opposed to fashion?

— Marjane Satrapi

It's not like since I make comics I only read comics and since I make movies I will only go out and watch movies. Any kind of artistic expression interests me; it goes from literature to music to sculpture, painting; whatever is extremely inspiring for me becomes a reference also for me.

— Marjane Satrapi

I've never seen or touched anything."" Can you explain then how you had children?"" You're right. It's true I have four kids. Four! But still I have never seen the male organ. He came into the bedroom, he turned off the light, and then Bam! Bam! Bam! And voilà I was pregnant! What's more, I was granted four girls. So I have never seen penises.

— Marjane Satrapi

I wanted to be JUSTICE, LOVE, and the WRATH OF GOD all in one.

— Marjane Satrapi