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Shirin Ebadi Quotes

Iranian - Lawyer | June 21, 1947 -

Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization.

Religion Civilization Human Rights

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.

Mother Home Women Culture Man Mind

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

Nothing Human Rights Human Rights

How can you defy fear? 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 this fear.

Fear Live Myself You Train Become

The younger generation is essentially idealistic. This applies to the Iranian youth as well. In addition, the youth in Iran face certain difficulties... the Iranian youth need more freedom. They are struggling for more freedom and democracy. This commands great respect.

Freedom Respect Great Youth Face

We shouldn't just consider the desire of government to do what it wants to do. We should always consider the resistance of people. The culture of Iranian people doesn't let the government drag people into deep trouble or backlash. Maybe government wants it, but the culture doesn't let it go on.

Culture Government People Deep Go

I maintain that nothing useful and lasting can emerge from violence.

Violence Nothing Useful Maintain

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.

People Democracy Will West Just

My aim is to show that those governments that violate the rights of people by invoking the name of Islam have been misusing Islam.

People Name Aim Islam Rights Been

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.

Women Better Differences Others Far

We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pressure.

Religion Pressure View Personal Must

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.

Doubt Important Always Leave Room

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