Pride comes before a fall - although in [Henry Kissinger's] case it's more conceit than pride.
Mohammed Reza PahlaviNobody can influence me, nobody. Still less a woman. Women are important in a man's life only if they're beautiful and charming and keep their femininity.
Mohammed Reza PahlaviMy main mistake was to have made an ancient people advance by forced marches toward independence, health, culture, affluence, comfort.
Mohammed Reza PahlaviA crown, a throne could not be based on the not too very solid foundation of blood.
Mohammed Reza PahlaviI perfectly understand the particular attention which you pay to the question of nuclear energy, and fully realize the possible dangers and catastrophes which might result for mankind from an irresponsible attitude. In this field my wish is for Iran to put all her efforts towards the peaceful use of atomic energy. We shall continue to co-operate with all the nations of the world to attain this end in the interests of human society.
Mohammed Reza Pahlavi