My first experience in the Netherlands was very pleasant, extremely pleasant. I mean, I got my residence permit, refugee status, within four weeks of arrival. People treated me extremely well.
Ayaan Hirsi AliThey decided to let immigrants in and I am an immigrant. They gave us a chance to participate in this country's life and I took it.
Ayaan Hirsi AliI was a Muslim once, remember, and it was when I was most devout that I was most full of hate.
Ayaan Hirsi AliI'd like Muslims to look at their religion as a set of beliefs that they can appraise critically and pick and choose from.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali