People are fundamentally good. But conditions deteriorate them.

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.

90 times truth is beyond expectations, 10 times expectations become truth.

Those who oppose reform will also tell you that under our plan, you won't get to choose your doctor - that some bureaucrat will choose for you. That's also not true.

Dogs do know how comfortable you are with yourself, how happy you are, how fearful you are, and what is missing inside of you.

I was not using the gears I usually do for time trials - it was either hard [gear] to pedal, or really low [gear] to pedal; [that] was something special of today.

Go ahead, work hard and never be afraid to try something. Even if you don't make it, at least you can say you tried

Marriage is an institution necessary to the maintenance of society but contrary to the laws of nature.

That's what's great about the arts. Everything inspires you, and you get a chance to grow from watching other people and how they do their work.

I think The Big Picture was such a huge shift from my second record.

I've loved you for as long as I can remember, and I'm going to love you for the rest of my life.

Only in silence I find myself. Life in the city is so hectic that you lose the right perspective. It's important to know that our biggest resources are in our heart.