A Quote by Marjane Satrapi

Fear has always been the driving force behind all dictators' repression.

Marjane Satrapi

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Always Been Behind Dictators Driving Driving Force Fear Force G Force Repression

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Marjane Satrapi
Iranian - Novelist
Born: November 22, 1969

When we're afraid, we lose all sense of analysis and reflection. Our fear paralyzes us. Besides, fear has always been the driving force behind all dictators' repression.

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