Iran is a rich country, and if the people of this country are poor, it's because of the wrong policies of the government.

Human rights is the fruit of various civilizations.

Whenever women protest and ask for their rights, they are silenced with the argument that the laws are justified under Islam. It is an unfounded argument. It is not Islam at fault, but rather the patriarchal culture that uses its own interpretations to justify whatever it wants.

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.

We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pressure.

We shouldn't just consider the desire of government to do what it wants to do. We should always consider the resistance of people. The culture of Iranian people doesn't let the government drag people into deep trouble or backlash. Maybe government wants it, but the culture doesn't let it go on.

We 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.