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Homayoun Ershadi Quotes

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Memorable Quotes from Homayoun Ershadi

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The Kite Runner
Decency Required Even Amidst War
Baba War doesn't negate decency. It demands it, even more than in times of peace.
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The Kite Runner
Loyalty and Tradition in Family Relationships
Amir Baba, have you ever thought about getting new servants?
Baba Why would I ever want to do that?
Amir I guess you wouldn't. It was just a question.
[already regretting it]
Baba I grew up with Ali. My father took him in, he loved Ali like his own son. 40 years Ali's been with my family. 40 goddamn years. And you think I'm just going to throw him out? I've never laid a hand on you, Amir, but you ever say that again... You bring me shame. And Hassan... Hassan's not going anywhere. Do you understand? I SAID, DO YOU UNDERSTAND?!
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The Kite Runner
Embracing a Moment Without Pain
Baba There is no pain today.
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The Kite Runner
A Father's Reflection on Loss and Happiness
Baba I wish Hassan had been with us today. That would make him happy.
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The Kite Runner
Baba's Defiance Against Hypocrisy
Baba I piss on the beards of those self-righteous monkeys.
[about the mullahs]
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The Kite Runner
A Father's Pride in His Son's Education
Baba My son, the college graduate.
Amir It's just community college.
Baba It's college. And someday, Dr. Amir!
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The Kite Runner
The Nature of Sin and Theft
Baba There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft....When you kill a man, you steal a life. You steal his wife's right to a husband, rob his children of a father. When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth. When you cheat, you steal the right to fairness.
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The Kite Runner
Reflections on Sin and Thirst
Baba All this talk of sinning is making me thirsty.
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The Kite Runner
A Father's Disappointment in His Son's Choices
Baba Instead of being a doctor and saving lives, my son wants to make up stories.
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The Kite Runner
Defiance Against Foreign Influence
Baba Fuck the Russia!
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The Kite Runner
Cultural Background and Personal Identity Discussion
Baba Where are you from?
Dr. Starobin I grew up in Michigan. Came out here for medical school. Once you get used to that California sunshine...
Baba But your family?
Dr. Starobin My family? We're originally from Russia.
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The Kite Runner
A Birthday Surprise Between Friends
Baba Are you ready for your birthday present?
Hassan Is it a drawing book?
Baba Better!
Hassan A toy gun?
Baba Better!
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Zero Dark Thirty
Understanding and Negotiation in Intelligence Operations
Maya I want you to understand that I know you. I have been following you for a long time. I chased you in Lahore. I had you picked up instead of killing you because you're not a violent man and you don't deserve to die.
[to Hassan Ghul]
Hassan Ghul Thank you.
Maya But you do have deep ties to al-Qaeda that I want to ask you about before you get sent to your next location, which might be Israel. However, depending on how candid you are today, I may be able to keep you in Pakistan.
Hassan Ghul What do you want to know?
Maya I'm going to ask you a series of questions based on your knowledge of al-Qaeda and your position as key financier for the organization.
Hassan Ghul I have dealt with the ], I have no wish to be tortured again. Ask me a question, I can answer it.
[[w:Mukhabarat|Mukhabarat]
Maya What can you tell me about ].
[[w:Atiyah Abd al-Rahman|Atiyah Abd al-Rahman]
Hassan Ghul He works for ]. He's in charge of military tactics.
[[w:Ayman al-Zawahiri|Zawahiri]
Maya In what context have you heard the name Abu Ahmed?
Hassan Ghul He works for Faraj and bin Laden. He is his most trusted courier.
Maya What makes you say that?
Hassan Ghul He brought me many messages from the Sheikh.
Maya Where did you last see him, and where is he now?
Hassan Ghul You will never find him.
Maya Why is that?
Hassan Ghul Even I couldn't find him. He always contacted me out of the blue. He is one of the disappeared ones.
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