|

|

Advertisements

Taslima Nasrin Quotes

Women are oppressed in the east, in the west, in the south, in the north. Women are oppressed inside, outside home, a woman is oppressed in religion, she is oppressed outside religion Picture Quote #1

I was well acquainted with the Calcutta literary circle since I was 17, when I lived in Bangladesh and published and edited a little magazine called ‘Sejuti,’ for which young poets from both Bengals wrote. If you look at my life, there is no question of using anyone for anything. I have only got banned, blacklisted and banished Picture Quote #1

... governmental defense of any theology necessarily weakens the legitimacy of both the government and the theology Picture Quote #1

I was born in a middle class Muslim family, in a small town called Myonenningh in a northern part of Bangladesh in 1962. My father is a qualified physician; my mother is a housewife. I have two elder brothers and one younger sister. All of them received a liberal education in schools and colleges Picture Quote #1

If any religion allows the persecution of the people of different faiths, if any religion keeps women in slavery, if any religion keeps people in ignorance, then I can’t accept that religion Picture Quote #1

When I write, I don’t allow the fear of consequences to interfere with the writing process. I have in the past paid for my commitment to the truth and the way I live my life. I am prepared to pay more if I have to Picture Quote #1

Advertisements

I don’t agree with those who think that the conflict is simply between two religions, namely Christianity and Islam... To me, the key conflict is between irrational blind faith and rational, logical minds Picture Quote #1

The focus of my research is how secular movements originated in West Asian countries and subsequently changed to pan-Islamic movements. The role of Western countries in this aspect is also a part of the research Picture Quote #1

It is unfair to label me anti-Islam. I am an atheist and a secular humanist Picture Quote #1

Religion is against women’s rights and women’s freedom. In all societies women are oppressed by all religions Picture Quote #1

I support the rights of all people to practice their religious beliefs privately, but I oppose the idea of respecting religions. In truth, I have no respect for any religion. I believe religion is not compatible with human rights, women’s rights, or freedom of expression Picture Quote #1

Every religion oppresses women. I talk about the Koran because I know this book best. It allows for torture and other mistreatment, especially for women. And I despise the Sharia laws. They cannot be changed. They must be thrown out, abolished Picture Quote #1

Advertisements

Religion, society and state - from none of these do women get their proper honor. It is religion, which has created an unparalleled disparity between men and women Picture Quote #1

Sheikh Hasina’s government is one of the best Bangladesh has ever had. She is taking action against fundamentalists. But even she refused to let me return. I don’t think I can ever return home Picture Quote #1

I want to live in Kolkata; I don’t want to live in Europe - I can’t write there. I write in Bengali, and I need to be surrounded by the Bengali language and culture Picture Quote #1

Among all the ‘awards’ that I have hitherto collected, I consider the title of ‘patita’ or ‘fallen woman’ to be the highest. This is an achievement of my long-struggling life as a writer and as a woman Picture Quote #1

I studied in a medical college and qualified myself as a medical graduate Picture Quote #1

I have been writing poetry since 1975. My first poetry book was published in 1986 Picture Quote #1

Advertisements

I am not scared of anyone. I will write and publish my books Picture Quote #1

Those religions that are oppressive to women are also against democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression Picture Quote #1

... governmental defense of any theology necessarily weakens the legitimacy of both the government and the theology Picture Quote #1

I am an atheist. I do not believe in prayers, I believe in work. And my work is that of an author. My pen is my weapon Picture Quote #1

When I write, I don’t allow the fear of consequences to interfere with the writing process. I have in the past paid for my commitment to the truth and the way I live my life. I am prepared to pay more if I have to Picture Quote #1

In traditional societies, we have a long legacy of men controlling the body and mind of women. Such societies have valorised motherhood and fabricated concepts like chastity. Women have been the victims of these notions for thousands of years Picture Quote #1

Advertisements

Religion is now the first obstacle to women’s advancement. Religion pulls human beings backwards, it goes against science and progressiveness. Religion engulfs people with a fear of the supernatural. It bars people from laughing and never allows people to exercise their choice Picture Quote #1

It is said that peace is the basic tenet of all religion. Yet it is in the name of religion that there has been so much disturbance, bloodshed and persecution. It is indeed a pity that even at the close of the twentieth century we’ve had to witness such atrocities because of religion. Flying the flag of religion has always proved the easiest way to crush to nothingness human beings as well as the spirit of humanity Picture Quote #1

I believe in absolute freedom of expression. Everyone has a right to offend and be offended Picture Quote #1

Nature says women are human beings, men have made religions to deny it. Nature says women are human beings, men cry out no! Picture Quote #1

Koranic teaching still insists that the sun moves around the earth. How can we advance when they teach things like that? Picture Quote #1

Religion is against women’s rights and women’s freedom. In all societies women are oppressed by all religions Picture Quote #1

Friendship Quotes

Motivational Quotes

Inspirational Quotes

Advertisements

Text Quotes

Women are oppressed in the east, in the west, in the south, in the north. Women are oppressed inside, outside home, a woman is oppressed in religion, she is oppressed outside religion (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) I was well acquainted with the Calcutta literary circle since I was 17, when I lived in Bangladesh and published and edited a little magazine called ‘Sejuti,’ for which young poets from both Bengals wrote. If you look at my life, there is no question of using anyone for anything. I have only got banned, blacklisted and banished (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) ... governmental defense of any theology necessarily weakens the legitimacy of both the government and the theology ... (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) I was born in a middle class Muslim family, in a small town called Myonenningh in a northern part of Bangladesh in 1962. My father is a qualified physician; my mother is a housewife. I have two elder brothers and one younger sister. All of them received a liberal education in schools and colleges. (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) If any religion allows the persecution of the people of different faiths, if any religion keeps women in slavery, if any religion keeps people in ignorance, then I can’t accept that religion. (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) When I write, I don’t allow the fear of consequences to interfere with the writing process. I have in the past paid for my commitment to the truth and the way I live my life. I am prepared to pay more if I have to. (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) I don’t agree with those who think that the conflict is simply between two religions, namely Christianity and Islam... To me, the key conflict is between irrational blind faith and rational, logical minds. (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) The focus of my research is how secular movements originated in West Asian countries and subsequently changed to pan-Islamic movements. The role of Western countries in this aspect is also a part of the research. (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) It is unfair to label me anti-Islam. I am an atheist and a secular humanist. (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) Religion is against women’s rights and women’s freedom. In all societies women are oppressed by all religions. (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) I support the rights of all people to practice their religious beliefs privately, but I oppose the idea of respecting religions. In truth, I have no respect for any religion. I believe religion is not compatible with human rights, women’s rights, or freedom of expression (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) Every religion oppresses women. I talk about the Koran because I know this book best. It allows for torture and other mistreatment, especially for women. And I despise the Sharia laws. They cannot be changed. They must be thrown out, abolished (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) Religion, society and state - from none of these do women get their proper honor. It is religion, which has created an unparalleled disparity between men and women (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) Sheikh Hasina’s government is one of the best Bangladesh has ever had. She is taking action against fundamentalists. But even she refused to let me return. I don’t think I can ever return home (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) I want to live in Kolkata; I don’t want to live in Europe - I can’t write there. I write in Bengali, and I need to be surrounded by the Bengali language and culture (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) Among all the ‘awards’ that I have hitherto collected, I consider the title of ‘patita’ or ‘fallen woman’ to be the highest. This is an achievement of my long-struggling life as a writer and as a woman (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) I studied in a medical college and qualified myself as a medical graduate (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) I have been writing poetry since 1975. My first poetry book was published in 1986 (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) I am not scared of anyone. I will write and publish my books (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) Those religions that are oppressive to women are also against democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) ... governmental defense of any theology necessarily weakens the legitimacy of both the government and the theology (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) I am an atheist. I do not believe in prayers, I believe in work. And my work is that of an author. My pen is my weapon (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) When I write, I don’t allow the fear of consequences to interfere with the writing process. I have in the past paid for my commitment to the truth and the way I live my life. I am prepared to pay more if I have to (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) In traditional societies, we have a long legacy of men controlling the body and mind of women. Such societies have valorised motherhood and fabricated concepts like chastity. Women have been the victims of these notions for thousands of years (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) Religion is now the first obstacle to women’s advancement. Religion pulls human beings backwards, it goes against science and progressiveness. Religion engulfs people with a fear of the supernatural. It bars people from laughing and never allows people to exercise their choice (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) It is said that peace is the basic tenet of all religion. Yet it is in the name of religion that there has been so much disturbance, bloodshed and persecution. It is indeed a pity that even at the close of the twentieth century we’ve had to witness such atrocities because of religion. Flying the flag of religion has always proved the easiest way to crush to nothingness human beings as well as the spirit of humanity (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) I believe in absolute freedom of expression. Everyone has a right to offend and be offended (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) Nature says women are human beings, men have made religions to deny it. Nature says women are human beings, men cry out no! (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) Koranic teaching still insists that the sun moves around the earth. How can we advance when they teach things like that? (Taslima Nasrin Quotes) Religion is against women’s rights and women’s freedom. In all societies women are oppressed by all religions (Taslima Nasrin Quotes)