The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights.

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.

There is no "true Islam," just different interpretations. Since I brought up patriarchy, let me make one thing clear. I am not singling out men; I am addressing the issue of inequality of genders. A patriarchy does not only not accept the equality of the sexes, it also has a hard time understanding the principles of democracy and its essence. Women are the victims of this patriarchal culture, but they are also its carriers. Let us keep in mind that every oppressive man was raised in the confines of his mother's home. This is the culture we need to resist and fight.

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.

When a person is humiliated, when his rights are being violated, and he does not have the proper education, naturally he gravitates toward terrorism.

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

The people are fed up with corruption and embezzlement. They object to censorship. The first thing that the people of Iran want is free elections.