We expressed our readiness to join the US-led, international coalition against Daesh with special forces. All of this, however, is still in the discussion phase and in the initial planning phase.

We have no interest in seeing an unstable Yemen or seeing a Yemen that is devastated.

You cannot lecture another people about what you think is right or wrong based on your value system unless you're willing to accept others imposing their value system on you.

We have a legal system, and we have a penal code. We have the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, and people should respect this.

Iran has been a neighbor for millenia, and will continue to be a neighbor for millenia. We have no issue with seeking to develop the best terms we can with Iran.

As long as Iran's aggressive policies continue, it's going to be bad for the region. Iran has to decide whether it wants a revolution or a nation-state.

People are saying, "Oh my God, Saudi Arabia has changed." It's a contradiction. Do you want us to lead, or do you want us to play a supporting role?

We can't do both. If you want us to lead, don't criticize us. And if you want us to play a supporting role, then tell us who is going to lead.

There is nothing to encourage. The Iranians should just stay away from us.

Daesh is attacking us. Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, wants to destroy the Saudi state. These people are criminals. They're psychopaths.

Daesh members wear shoes. Does this mean everybody who wears shoes is Daesh?

Tomorrow's world can not exist without morals, without faith and memory. Cynicism, narrow interests and cowardice must not occupy our lives.

There is nothing romantic about childhood. Children can enjoy their childhood only if the adults create the necessary atmosphere.

A Black church that isn't inherently revolutionary is irrelevant.

Living in a state of psychic unrest, in a Borderland, is what makes poets write and artists create.

If someone wants to give me the lead in anyone of those films, and deal with those other complications, terrific, Im ready for them.

Providentially, learned habits can be unlearned, especially in the context of moral groups.

Elizabeth Kennedy is so chic. Her gowns have such structure, I feel like a work of art.

The Prophet also said: "A truthful and trustworthy merchant is associated with the prophets."

unless a religion springs from within the people themselves, it is a weapon of the system.

It's easier to believe in this sweet madness, oh this glorious sadness, that brings me to my knees.