Historically, Islam was hijacked about 20 or 30 years after the Prophet and interpreted in such a way that the ruler has absolute power and is accountable only to God. That, of course, was a very convenient interpretation for whoever… — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
My sister-in-law works for a group that supports orphanages in Cairo. She and her colleagues take care of children left behind by circumstances beyond… — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
Its up to any government to decide how to react to the denial of basic human rights anywhere in the world, including Egypt. — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
If Egypt were going to change, it is going to change through the young people. — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
Egypt is indeed deeply divided. Without reconciliation we have no future. The Muslim Brotherhood is an important part of our society. I very much… — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
I lose my temper at home. I try to control my temper at work. Sometimes, if you are under a lot of pressure, you… — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
Psychology is as important as substance. If you treat people with respect, they will go out of their way to accommodate you. If you… — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
In April I founded the Constitution Party. With the Social Democrats and all liberal powers we will combine against the Islamists. We still have… — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
As long as some of us choose to rely on nuclear weapons, we continue to risk that these same weapons will become increasingly attractive… — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
The gravest threat faced by the world is of an extremist group getting hold of nuclear weapons or materials. — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
People talk about smart sanctions and crippling sanctions. I've never seen smart sanctions, and crippling sanctions cripple everyone, including innocent civilians, and make the… — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
The Muslim Brotherhood is a religiously conservative group. They are a minority in Egypt. They are not a majority of the Egyptian people, but… — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
I think one country with nuclear weapons is one country too many. — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
Youre shooting yourself in the foot if you isolate or disempower the moderates. — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
