Razia Iqbal Quotes in Brick Lane
Jorina said, “But that is our problem—making lives for our children. They want to make them for themselves.”
“Yes,” said Razia. “They will do that. Even if it kills them.”
“Mixing with all sorts: Turkish, English, Jewish. All sorts. I am not old-fashioned,” said Mrs. Islam. “I don't wear burkha. I keep purdah in my mind, which is the most important thing. Plus, I have cardigans and anoraks and a scarf for my head. But if you mix with all these people, even if they are good people, you have to give up your culture to accept theirs. That’s how it is.”
Razia Iqbal Quotes in Brick Lane
Jorina said, “But that is our problem—making lives for our children. They want to make them for themselves.”
“Yes,” said Razia. “They will do that. Even if it kills them.”
“Mixing with all sorts: Turkish, English, Jewish. All sorts. I am not old-fashioned,” said Mrs. Islam. “I don't wear burkha. I keep purdah in my mind, which is the most important thing. Plus, I have cardigans and anoraks and a scarf for my head. But if you mix with all these people, even if they are good people, you have to give up your culture to accept theirs. That’s how it is.”
