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In Egypt, the living were subordinate to the dead.

There are two languages that I love: Farsi and Panjabi. Because the depth of Sufi thought in these two languages cannot be found in any other language.

According to Ethiopian custom, parents wait to name a baby because children often die in the first weeks of life.

You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.

If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.

You know, I think we Indians are afraid to show and celebrate our happiness, lest things change around. But I feel that it’s okay to be sad and okay to show when you are happy.

If your culture doesn’t like geeks, you are in real trouble.

As a matter of fact, I find the Western cinema very fantastic.

I think a number of the leaders are, whether you like it or not, in the hip-hop generation. And when they understand enough, they’ll do wonders. I count on them.

The mainstream is always under attack.