We should put away the militaristic outlook. The U.S. should start talking about disarmament, nuclear disarmament, of the region.

You cannot bring democracy to a country by attacking it.

Negotiation talks are the best way to solve anything. We must replace wars and weapons with negotiations and talks.

We must struggle for creating a democratic system that is dedicated to democracy and human rights.

Revolutions invariably don't solve the issue of justice, and in its place, suppression and limiting freedom replaces that idea.

When there is a crisis, the first thing that gets damaged and gets harmed is democracy.

Religion is separate from the institution of the state.

When I talk about secularism, I'm talking about theories today. To give you for example, one example: Those who consider themselves followers of Mosaddeq today are adamantly against federalism.

The modern infrastructures that exists in the world all contribute to the advancement of human rights and democracy.

There is no possibility of a public demonstration [in Iran] of such defiance, but these defiant acts are certainly going on.

The number of the opposition has certainly increased [in Iran]. There is more disgruntlement, but because there is no media, the voice of this opposition is not heard outside Iran.

In life, friends become family, sometimes they become enemy and enemy becomes motivation.

No matter how long you behest, to the fruit draped tree. It will do you no best, until a shingle you free.

The man that wars with others is lost. The man that wars with himself is found.

With childhood comes a brief grace period of ignorant bliss -- when you're not aware of the pain around you. That is the most special, truly unique time. It is the core of adult lament.

The melody faded like a rainbow after a storm, or like winds calming down at last; and what was left was calm, and possibility, and relief.

But I always seem to finish a book and then think, oh God, I've got to pay a tax bill, so I'd better write a novel, so I tend not to stop and learn word processing.

Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile.

When it's cold, water freezes into ice; when it's warm, ice melts into water. Similarly, when you are confused, essence freezes into mind; when you are enlightened, mind melts into essence.

Equations are the devil's sentences.

What is the highest secret to victory and peace? To will what God wills, and strike a league with destiny.