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those who judge must take all aspects of an individual's personality into account.

📖 Azar Nafisi

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In "Reading Lolita in Tehran," Azar Nafisi explores the complexities of judgment and understanding an individual's personality. She emphasizes that to judge someone fairly, one must consider all facets of their character, including their experiences, choices, and the context in which they live. This nuanced view encourages a deeper empathy towards others, urging readers to look beyond surface-level impressions.

Nafisi's memoir reflects on her experiences teaching literature in Iran, where societal...

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