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The sweetness and bitterness of life are recorded in the memory of time, and this is what we call recollection. Naturally, every person has memories that can contribute to the lives of others, meaning others can benefit and learn from them. My father’s life was full of joys and many hardships, but his gift lies in how he tells the stories of his life. When recounting memories, even the bitter ones, his words would overflow with hope, inviting those around him to try even harder. His stories, even when repeated, were always enjoyable and instructive. For this reason, it was necessary to record and compile his memories in a cohesive format. The process of recording memories began in 2006 and took almost two years. The initial version was made possible with the help of family and many friends. Without their heartfelt support, this initial step would never have been taken. I am grateful to all the friends who assisted me in formatting the text, preparing photos, and providing technical assistance. The next stages of the work came later, after my father’s passing: reconstructing the initial text and structuring the narrative. This effort took place in the summer of 2021, thanks to the dedication of Mr. Hadi Mashadi. The professional structure and appearance of Dang-O-Fang are indebted to his efforts and partnership.
— Noosha Narimani

Words of Wisdom from Amrollah Narimani

Harvest What You Plant

Life is not a simple matter; one cannot be careless with even a single moment. Life is akin to agriculture: the farmer first plants, then tends to the crop, and finally harvests. Life follows a similar pattern. A person must be attentive and have a plan. Just as a farmer tends to and harvests what he has sown, a person must also take advantage of what he has cultivated. If one only plants and tends without making use of what has been grown, it serves no purpose.

Don't Be an Unbaked Brick

Do not make decisions hastily; provide yourself with the opportunity to study and think. This is the first important principle in life. The second principle is consulting. No matter how capable, thoughtful, or knowledgeable a person may be, one must consult with experts in their field and benefit from their opinions and experiences. Consulting allows a person to think more deeply; it also provides time for reflection. The third principle that must be observed in all aspects of life is honesty. Everywhere in the world, honesty, truthfulness, and trustworthiness are very important and are preferred over knowledge, capability, and cleverness. Honesty brings others' trust and, consequently, success. Exaggeration misleads others, fosters their distrust, and discredits a person; it should be avoided. The fourth principle is that a person's goals must be realistic; that is, their planning must be in line with their capacities.

Timeless Wealth

In the bazaar, a person's true asset is their honesty; cunning is of no use in business. If a trader is too clever or deceitful, others will avoid them and refuse to work with them. Fellow traders don't engage with someone who is overly crafty. In the market, the measure of a person is the honesty of the trader. An honest merchant will receive credit when needed, be given what they ask for, and be helped in every way. However, people keep their distance from those who are cunning. If a trader wants to succeed, they must invest in honesty.

A look at the stories

A person doesn’t spend his earning in advance

A person does not pre-sell their daily sustenance; I do not believe in being hired; being an employee is a form of being hired as well. My father once worked in a sugar factory; I was a teenager at that time. They had offered him a job there; he consulted with me about it, and I said, “One should live

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Willow and flowing river, and a newspaper

In the year 1933, in the vicinity of our shop, Mr. Kamali had a newspaper agency. The newspapers came from Tehran, ten copies of Ettela’at, five copies of Iran, and roughly the same number of Journal de Téhéran, which was published in French. At that time, the common foreign language in Iran was French, and English was less commonly read.

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Brotherhood with the invading enemy

The group initially called the Mujahedin was later referred to as hypocrites. Their biggest mistake was turning against their country and supporting Saddam Hussein; this was their worst action. The Chinese Communist Party, despite its intense conflict with the government, set aside its differences and entered the war against Japan when conflict ensued. They sacrificed a large number of martyrs;

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If Reza Shah…

A few months were left until the end of my service when they took us to Lashgark; it was the month of Ramadan. There, I was in charge of security, meaning anyone going out or coming in had to have their card stamped by me; for this purpose, a tent was set up at the entrance of the area, and

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