Abbas Kiarostami Quotes

I don't know whether it is fortunate or unfortunate, but I have no such thing as national pride. I don't feel proud that I am Iranian. I happen to be who I am.

Abbas Kiarostami

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  Abbas Kiarostami
  • Proud
  • Pride
  • Iranian