"Cease all interference in the religion, society, politics, and governance of the Muslims world. And leave us alone to establish the Islamic shura state, which will unite the Muslims of Earth in truth and justice."

"One of the curiosities of anger, of course, is that the more you focus it outward, firing it at the injustices of the world, the more it actually parses your own self-pity and resentment."

"Reality has changed, and we changed with it. However, I never changed sides. I have always been on the side of justice, democracy and social equality."

"I'm trying to feel more well adjusted than I really am, which is, I guess, the human condition."

"I, who have defended many prisoners of conscience such as the seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders and others, would face unacceptable restrictions on my human rights work if I returned to Iran, if I were …"