Happy are those who have departed through martyrdom. Unhappy am I that I still survive... Taking this decision is more deadly than drinking from a poisoned chalice. I submitted myself to Allah's will and took this drink for His satisfaction. — Ruhollah Khomeini Copy Share Image
The freedom-lovers of the world mourn the sad demise of Imam Khomeini. — Ruhollah Khomeini Copy Share Image
You young people yourselves are capable of performing anything. Our inventors can invent in a high level. Our innovators can innovate in a high… — Ruhollah Khomeini Copy Share Image
A man can have sexual pleasure from a child as young as a baby. However, he should not penetrate; sodomising the child is OK.… — Ruhollah Khomeini Copy Share Image
We are not afraid of economic sanctions or military intervention. What we are afraid of is Western universities. — Ruhollah Khomeini Copy Share Image
Islamic state means a state based on justice and democracy and structured upon Islamic rules and laws. — Ruhollah Khomeini Copy Share Image
These issues that exist among people that we are Iranian and what we need to do for Iran are not correct; these issues are… — Ruhollah Khomeini Copy Share Image
In Islam, the legislative power and competence to establish laws belong exclusively to God Almighty. — Ruhollah Khomeini Copy Share Image
After the Shah's departure from Iran, I will not become a president nor accept any other leadership role. Just like before, I limit my… — Ruhollah Khomeini Copy Share Image
One should express his viewpoint regarding what he performed in his country and in a vast part of the world with great respect and… — Ruhollah Khomeini Copy Share Image
The Islamic Revolution of Iran is honourable for it is the cry which has its origin in Ayatollah Khomeini's conscience. — Ruhollah Khomeini Copy Share Image
Those who say that we want nationality, they are standing against Islam…We have no use for the nationalists. Moslems are useful for us. Islam… — Ruhollah Khomeini Copy Share Image
The fundamental difference between Islamic government, on the one hand, and constitutional monarchy and republics, on the other, is this: whereas the representatives of… — Ruhollah Khomeini Copy Share Image
