I have never been convinced throughout my life that one needs to be imitating others. I even tell my daughters not to look at me as a model.

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.

You deserve a full time play

It is necessary to learn to turn your falls and misfortunes into God’s power and might in orderto have prosperity.

I know most of the black players who preceded and followed me at Duke. They all contribute to our tradition of excellence on the court.

In adversity, remember to keep an even mind.

Years rolled on again, and Wendy had a daughter. This ought not to be written in ink but in a golden splash.

That's what rock music is, I think - constantly searching for authenticity, and being as honest as possible.

Some people say you have to be a Christian to be saved. I had to stop being Christian to be saved.

You know how the press is: If I mention one mistake, that's the only thing that bothers me unless I mention all the other ones.

Music is about the only thing left that people don't fight over.

Each man has a mission in life, which is the result of all his infinite past Karma.