Taslima Nasrin Quotes

The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls.

America needs some honest men who dare to say what they think, not what they think people want them to think.

When it was not very comfortable, politically, for me, I said things which lots of people didn't like, some of them may have liked. I said my beliefs, my truth, and my convictions, and that's how I am going to continue to do in the future.

I decided to tell the truth even if it meant being pointed at.

The simple step of a courageous individual is not to take part in the lie. "One word of truth outweighs the world.

I think I'd rather tell the truth and say what I believe in and make people unhappy than sort of pretend to think something else to accommodate them and try to be liked. That's just the way it goes and I don't think I'm any great champion of anything, but if they're going to put me on a show, I'm going to say what I think.

Courage doesn't always involve physical heroism in the face of death. It doesn't always require giant leaps worthy of celebration. Sometimes, courage is the willingness to speak the truth about what you see and to own what you say.

I think bravery is when you're willing to really put yourself on the line and maybe lose out, financially - and be able to say exactly what motivates you and what inspires you and what you find completely unacceptable in humanity and in culture.

Never be afraid of doing the thing you know in your heart is right, even if others don't agree.

I don't like to act in my personal life. I like to be straightforward.

I am very fond of truth, but not at all of martyrdom.

Falsehood is cowardice, the truth courage.

When you get people standing up saying, 'I'm going to just tell the truth; what do we have to fear?,' it encourages others, and it creates a counterresponse.

I wrote what I felt I had to write, and I'm willing to put my own sanity and my reputation behind it.

I shall stick to my resolution of writing always what I think no matter whom it offends.

Being a leader for me is about having the courage to speak the truth, and live the truth, despite attempts to silence our thoughts, feelings, and past experiences.

I'm someone who believes the truth needs to be heard. And if I'm empowered with the truth, I'm not going to shut up.

He who sees the truth, let him proclaim it, without asking who is for it or who is against it.

To tell the truth is revolutionary.

If you speak your mind and if it is true what you're saying, then I think the integrity of what you're saying carries through.

Expressing truth is hard work.

For the first time in my life, I put my body and reputation on the line to stand up for my beliefs and do the right thing. I hope I've encouraged other people to do the same.

I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.

I feel the weight of just telling the truth. There really is no weight to telling the truth. It's a little scary sometimes, but if you tell the truth, you don't have to be looking over your shoulder.

I don't regret anything I ever do or say. I don't like to live my life being censored. I like to say what I feel, and I think people respect that because you're honest.