It's not just about hope and ideas. It's about action.

If you can't eliminate injustice, at least tell everyone about it.

Everyone's condition is different, and the way that each person lives his or her life is different.

North Americans do not understand that you do not throw down human rights like bombs on the Iraqis.

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?

Human rights is the fruit of various civilizations.

Contrary to what certain governments say, human rights are universal. Arbitrary detention, torture and discrimination hurt the human dignity of anybody, whatever his or her country of origin, religion, descent, or any other ground.