Famous quote by Abdolkarim Soroush

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If a group of people feels that it has been humiliated and that its honour has been trampled underfoot, it will want to
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"If a group of people feels that it has been humiliated and that its honour has been trampled underfoot, it will want to express its identity and this expression of an identity will take different shapes and forms"

- Abdolkarim Soroush

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This quote by Abdolkarim Soroush speaks with the power of identity and how it can be expressed in different methods. He suggests that when a group of individuals feel that their honor has actually been disrespected, they will want to express their identity in order to recover their dignity. This expression of identity can take numerous types, such as through language, culture, art, and even political action. Soroush's quote highlights the importance of identity and how it can be utilized to empower a group of people who have actually been wronged. It likewise functions as a pointer that identity is an effective tool that can be utilized to eliminate injustice and reclaim dignity. Eventually, Soroush's quote talks to the power of identity and how it can be used to fight for justice and reclaim dignity.

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Iran Flag This quote is written / told by Abdolkarim Soroush somewhere between December 16, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Iran. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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