Quote by Cat Stevens

In the early days I had a very black-and-white view of everything. I think that's kind of natural for anyone who's just embraced Islam - or any religion - as a convert. It was important for me to duck out of the fast and furious life I'd been living as a pop star. I was in a different mood.

In the early days I had a very black-and-white view of every

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's personal transformation after embracing Islam. As a new convert, the speaker had a simplistic and binary perspective on various aspects of life. This shift in mindset was likely a common experience for anyone who dives into a religion or belief system. Embracing Islam allowed the speaker to escape from the hectic lifestyle associated with being a pop star and enter a different state of mind, prompting a reevaluation of their views.

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By Cat Stevens

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