From dad and mum, “We love you so much that we want you to go We feel it's better for you to be far away and happy than close by and miserable. Judging by the situation here, you'll be better off somewhere else.” ( Satrapi, 148). And her grandmother said, “ Listen, I don't want to preach, but let me give you some advice that will always help you. In life, you'll meet a lot of jerks, if they hurt you, tell yourself that it's because they're stupid. That will help you keep you from reacting to their cruelty. Because there is nothing worse than bitterness and vengeance.....Always keep your dignity and be true to yourself.” (Satrapi, 148).