Fear is a human instinct, just like hunger. Whether you like it or not, you become hungry. Similarly with fear. But I have learned to train myself to live with the fear.

Iran, the Iranian government, has mentioned several times that it wouldn't attack Israel.

I have never been convinced throughout my life that one needs to be imitating others. I even tell my daughters not to look at me as a model.

When more and more people want something, it becomes easier to achieve that goal.

Some criticize me, thinking I'm too tolerant of the clerical regime in Iran. In response, I have to say, I have served time in prison, I have lost my position [as a judge]. Do I need to prove that I am brave? Do I need to be killed?

Islam is not an excuse for thwarting democracy.

Sadly the job security of lawyers has been ruined, so they are less willing to defend political defendants.