Quotes by Iranian authors

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Small: Image is an international language
"Image is an international language"
Marjane Satrapi, Artist
Small: The first writing of the human being was drawing, not writing
"The first writing of the human being was drawing, not writing"
Marjane Satrapi, Artist
Small: We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pr
"We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pressure"
Shirin Ebadi, Lawyer
Small: The United States administrations... must recognize that Iran is a big power. Having said that, we consider ou
"The United States' administrations... must recognize that Iran is a big power. Having said that, we consider ourselves to be a human force and a cultural power and hence a friend of other nations. We have never sought to dominate others or to violate the rights of any other country"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: Our dear country, Iran, throughout history has been subject to threats
"Our dear country, Iran, throughout history has been subject to threats"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: Nuclear energy is the scientific achievement of the Iranian nation
"Nuclear energy is the scientific achievement of the Iranian nation"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: It is not just for a few states to sit and veto global approvals
"It is not just for a few states to sit and veto global approvals"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: The system of domination is founded on depriving nations of their true identity. It seeks to deprive nations o
"The system of domination is founded on depriving nations of their true identity. It seeks to deprive nations of their culture, identity, self-confidence and in this way dominate them"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: Our nation is today a powerful nation
"Our nation is today a powerful nation"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: In Iran I think nobody loses their job because of making a statement that reflects their opinion. From this po
"In Iran I think nobody loses their job because of making a statement that reflects their opinion. From this point of view, conditions in Iran are far better than in many other places in the world"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: The real war is not between the West and the East. The real war is between intelligent and stupid people
"The real war is not between the West and the East. The real war is between intelligent and stupid people"
Marjane Satrapi, Artist
Small: The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights
"The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights"
Shirin Ebadi, Lawyer
Small: No American soldier should be allowed to set foot on Iranian soil, regardless of the criticism we have of the
"No American soldier should be allowed to set foot on Iranian soil, regardless of the criticism we have of the Iranian government"
Shirin Ebadi, Lawyer
Small: Today, the Muslim world is the poorest of the global powers
"Today, the Muslim world is the poorest of the global powers"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: Those who insist on having hostilities with us, kill and destroy the option of friendship with us in the futur
"Those who insist on having hostilities with us, kill and destroy the option of friendship with us in the future, which is unfortunate because it is clear the future belongs to Iran and that enmities will be fruitless"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: People should have freedom in their pilgrimages and tours. They should come and visit historical monuments and
"People should have freedom in their pilgrimages and tours. They should come and visit historical monuments and sites - let's say the sites around Iran - where they can easily engage in wide- scale contacts with others"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: Our enemies can deal a blow to us any time they wish. They did not wait for permission to do this. They do not
"Our enemies can deal a blow to us any time they wish. They did not wait for permission to do this. They do not deal a blow with prior notice. They do not take action because they can't"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: What is important is that one utilizes ones intellect and not to be 100 percent sure about ones convictions. O
"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 Ebadi, Lawyer
Small: My aim is to show that those governments that violate the rights of people by invoking the name of Islam have
"My aim is to show that those governments that violate the rights of people by invoking the name of Islam have been misusing Islam"
Shirin Ebadi, Lawyer
Small: Democracy doesnt recognize east or west democracy is simply peoples will. Therefore, I do not acknowledge that
"Democracy doesn't recognize east or west; democracy is simply people's will. Therefore, I do not acknowledge that there are various models of democracy; there is just democracy itself"
Shirin Ebadi, Lawyer
Small: We see today that there is a growing understanding in the international community that the extremist regime in
"We see today that there is a growing understanding in the international community that the extremist regime in Tehran is not just Israel's problem, but rather an issue that the entire international community must grapple with"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: The UN structure is one-sided, stacked against the world of Islam
"The UN structure is one-sided, stacked against the world of Islam"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: Technical knowledge has now become an integral aspect of the Iranian psyche
"Technical knowledge has now become an integral aspect of the Iranian psyche"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: Global equations undergo changes, this is their nature
"Global equations undergo changes, this is their nature"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: For this reason, the expansion of relations with all countries is on the agenda of the Islamic Republic of Ira
"For this reason, the expansion of relations with all countries is on the agenda of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I mean balanced relationships, based on mutual respect and observation of each other's rights"
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Statesman
Small: When a person is humiliated, when his rights are being violated, and he does not have the proper education, na
"When a person is humiliated, when his rights are being violated, and he does not have the proper education, naturally he gravitates toward terrorism"
Shirin Ebadi, Lawyer
Small: Sadly the job security of lawyers has been ruined, so they are less willing to defend political defendants
"Sadly the job security of lawyers has been ruined, so they are less willing to defend political defendants"
Shirin Ebadi, Lawyer
Small: The condition of women in Islamic societies as a whole is also far from desirable. However, we should acknowle
"The 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 Ebadi, Lawyer
Small: Lawyers have a dangerous job in Iran
"Lawyers have a dangerous job in Iran"
Shirin Ebadi, Lawyer
Small: In order for answers to become clear, the questions have to be clear
"In order for answers to become clear, the questions have to be clear"
Abdolkarim Soroush, Philosopher
Small: We want all the Palestinians back in their homeland, and then there can be a fair referendum for people to cho
"We want all the Palestinians back in their homeland, and then there can be a fair referendum for people to choose the form of state they want. Whoever gets the majority can rule"
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Politician
Small: There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them
"There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them"
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Politician
Small: I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil. They should n
"I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil. They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time"
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Politician
Small: We coin concepts and we use them to analyse and explain nature and society. But we seem to forget, midway, tha
"We coin concepts and we use them to analyse and explain nature and society. But we seem to forget, midway, that these concepts are our own constructs and start equating them with reality"
Abdolkarim Soroush, Philosopher
Small: Energy is a concept that has been coined by physicists. There is no observable thing known as energy anywhere
"Energy is a concept that has been coined by physicists. There is no observable thing known as energy anywhere"
Abdolkarim Soroush, Philosopher
Small: When al-Qaeda was on the run from Afghanistan crossing through Iran, some were arrested and they are imprisone
"When al-Qaeda was on the run from Afghanistan crossing through Iran, some were arrested and they are imprisoned. Some of them are charged with some actions in Iran"
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Politician
Small: We dont have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal. Things like unemployment, which the
"We don't have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal. Things like unemployment, which the youth are suffering from, and the rate of inflation - these are chronic conditions and we have to solve them"
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Politician
Small: Im not satisfied with the progress of the work, but I am happy that the talks are going on. It might have a ne
"I'm not satisfied with the progress of the work, but I am happy that the talks are going on. It might have a negative effect if the United States joins"
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Politician
Small: Both of them were the children of the United States. They sacrificed their children for the benefit of the oth
"Both of them were the children of the United States. They sacrificed their children for the benefit of the others. But they were not very devoted children of the United States"
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Politician
Small: We must break problems down into small, digestible bits. We must define the concepts that we use and explain w
"We must break problems down into small, digestible bits. We must define the concepts that we use and explain what components they consist of. We must tackle small problems"
Abdolkarim Soroush, Philosopher