Famous quote by Ayatollah Khomeini

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"Americans are the great Satan, the wounded snake"

- Ayatollah Khomeini

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This quote is a reference to the United States of America as well as is indicated to be an objection of the nation. The expression "great Satan" is a demeaning term used to define the US, while the phrase "injured serpent" is suggested to recommend that the United States is a harmful and also effective pressure that needs to not be undervalued.

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This quote is written / told by Ayatollah Khomeini between May 17, 1900 and June 3, 1989. He was a famous Statesman from Iran. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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