Copies Quote by Farah Diba
“In Iran, as in all developing countries, they wanted to copy the outside world, without knowing what was good for our own country.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National development address, 1979
Iran tried to copy foreign models without considering domestic suitability.
In simple terms: Iran copied abroad without local fit.
Adapt solutions locally.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- education reform
- technology adoption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can foreign ideas be tailored?
- What local strengths should guide development?
Risk of cultural loss.