Able Quote by Shohreh Aghdashloo
“I didn't want to live in an Islamic society because I knew I wasn't going to be a first-class citizen, and I knew I was not going to be able to keep doing what I was doing as an actress.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
She felt that living under Islamic law would limit her personal freedoms and professional opportunities as an actress.
In simple terms: She feared loss of rights and career under Islamic rule.
Key Takeaway
Consider environments that respect your rights and career goals.
Themes
freedom
career
identity
religion
rights
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
personal
political
cultural
When to use this quote
- acting career planning
- relocating for work
- advocating for personal rights
Key Concepts
civil liberties
artistic expression
cultural integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do societal structures affect personal ambition?
- What compromises are acceptable for artistic freedom?
A Different Perspective
The quote reflects a personal perspective and may not represent all experiences in Islamic societies.
![“[A conflict of Sunni vs. Shia] is in the mind of the Saudis, and this is in the minds of the Wahabists. [The Iranians] actually what they are doing is the opposite. They tried to open channels with the Saudi, with many other Islamic entities in the region in order to talk about Islamic society…” quote by Bashar al-Assad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/25d/bashar-al-assad-1027_conflict_a-conflict-of-sunni-vs-shia-is-in-the-mi_1475735.jpg)
