With people's revolutionary rage, the king will be ousted and a democratic state, Islamic Republic, will be established.
Ruhollah KhomeiniIf a fly gets into the throat of one who is fasting, it is not necessary to pull it out.
Ruhollah KhomeiniPersonal desire, age, and my health do not allow me to personally have a role in running the country [i.e. Iran] after the fall of the current system [of the Shah].
Ruhollah KhomeiniWhen 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 Khomeini