Fanaticism exists in every religion, whether Christian, Jewish, or Muslim.

I hope in the end there will be a solution for the world, because we have advanced in so many ways, and still the world has so many different problems.

I wanted to preserve the old buildings, not to destroy them and build something new.

I always want to remain positive. In our long history, Iran has been invaded by so many other countries and despite it all, the Iranian identity has survived. People are very courageous, especially the women, who are braver than the men.

Iranian women are very courageous and active, even with all the oppression.

There are many people inside Iran who say, "We don't have enough to eat. Why do we need a nuclear bomb?"

I hope that things will change, because it's a pity that a country like Iran is not where it should be, or where it has been historically. It's important for Iran, for all of the Middle East, and also for the rest of the world.