"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 from reacting to their cruelty. Because there is nothing worse that bitterness and revenge... always keep your dignity and be true to yourself".

The above was a statement made by the grandmother of Marjane Satrapi in her graphic novel Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood.

I just finished reading this book which is about the childhood life of the author and deals with her life as a child in Iran during the time of the Shah and shortly after. The graphic novel form is easy to read and deals with some pretty insightful perspective. If you get a chance, you should check it out.