Europe clearly is the only place where people can speak up critically, and this is a unique cultural value.

The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights.

It's not just about hope and ideas. It's about action.

Lawyers have a dangerous job in Iran.

Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization.

Women are the victims of this patriarchal culture, but they are also its carriers. Let us keep in mind that every oppressive man was raised in the confines of his mother's home.

I maintain that nothing useful and lasting can emerge from violence.

How can you defy fear? Fear is a human instinct, just like hunger. Whether you like it or not, you become hungry. Similarly with fear. But I have learned to train myself to live with this fear.

If you can't eliminate injustice, at least tell everyone about it.

When a person is humiliated, when his rights are being violated, and he does not have the proper education, naturally he gravitates toward terrorism.

We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pressure.

Don't limit a child to your own learning, for she was born in another time.

Our spiritual character is formed as much by what we endure and what is taken from us as it is by our achievements and our conscious choices.

The biggest lie women tell themselves about men: When I get what I want, I will be happy.

The great do not always prevail.

I have no trouble being a good dude because that's what I am.

If you want to be successful, just meditate, man. God will tell you what people need.

I was President of the Queensland Young Liberals in 1981.

Well, duh. You're cuter than she is." He said it like he might say, Grass is green or, Gravity works. Something warm opened up inside my chest. It was a nice feeling.

Do you know what happens when you always look before you leap?" She reached out and touched his hand before hurrying toward the door. "You hardly ever make the jump.

The only way you're going to be successful is if you admit what you don't know and you ask for help.