Every culture has something to be ashamed of, but every culture also has the right to change, to challenge negative traditions, and create to new ones. (Azar Nafisi)

Every culture has something to be ashamed of, but every culture also has the right to change, to challenge negative traditions, and create to new ones.

Azar Nafisi

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