Pardis Sabeti Quotes

I sometimes try to think of my life as an Iranian, and it is hard to imagine. I am grateful for the life I have had in America and all the amazing opportunities and experiences it has given me. But there is a spirit in Iranians I can see that is unbounded by geography.

Pardis Sabeti

• Life
• America
• Spirit
• Opportunities
• Experiences
• Iranian

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  Pardis Sabeti
  • Life
  • America
  • Spirit