Iran is a rich country, and if the people of this country are poor, it's because of the wrong policies of the government.
Shirin EbadiHuman rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization.
Shirin EbadiThere is a verse [in the Koran] that says God swears by time. Anything you gain in life, you pay for with your time. Time is the most important thing that has been given to man.
Shirin EbadiNo American soldier should be allowed to set foot on Iranian soil, regardless of the criticism we have of the Iranian government.
Shirin Ebadi