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. Everyone's condition is different, and the way that each person lives his or her life is different. What is important is that one utilizes one's intellect and not to be 100 percent sure about one's convictions. One should always leave room for doubt.
Shirin EbadiThe condition of women in Islamic societies as a whole is also far from desirable. However, we should acknowledge that there are differences. In certain countries, the conditions are much better and in others much worse.
Shirin EbadiWe must acquaint the youth to the realities of the world... we must tell them that millions of people around the world have no access to drinking water.
Shirin EbadiNorth Americans do not understand that you do not throw down human rights like bombs on the Iraqis.
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