When anyone studies a little or pays a little attention to the rules of Islamic government, Islamic politics, Islamic society and Islamic economy he will realize that Islam is a very political religion. Anyone who will say that religion is separate from politics is a fool; he does not know Islam or politics.
Ruhollah KhomeiniIn the Islamic government all people have complete freedom to have any kind of opinion.
Ruhollah KhomeiniWe are not afraid of economic sanctions or military intervention. What we are afraid of is Western universities.
Ruhollah KhomeiniIf a fly gets into the throat of one who is fasting, it is not necessary to pull it out.
Ruhollah KhomeiniThese issues that exist among people that we are Iranian and what we need to do for Iran are not correct; these issues are not correct. This issue, which is perhaps being discussed everywhere, regarding paying attention to nation and nationality is nonsense in Islam and is against Islam. One of the things that the designers of Imperialism and their agents have promoted is the idea of nation and nationality.
Ruhollah Khomeini