Quote #34

God knows that I ask no rights, privileges, immunities or prerogatives for mysell If I err, I am ready for the consequences. I hope Khomeini will never deviate from the straight path of Islam which is to fight the oppressive powers.

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  1. We must try to purge this nation of the culture of palace residency.
  2. I am a brother to the people of Iran and regard myself as a servant and soldier of them.
  3. The Iranians want justice, liberty and independence and believe they can achieve them only by the light of Islam and its laws.
  4. I would rather be called servant than leader. Leadership is not the issue, service is topical. Islam has made it incumbent on us to serve.
  5. Serve the oppressed, the needy and the slum-dwellers for they are our benefactors!
  6. I need no financial aid. I fight the Shah with a pen and a sheet of paper and, if I needed help, my nation will help me.
  7. Islam does not favour unbridled, oppressive capitalism which deprives the masses. Rather, Islam condemns such practices severely in Quran a…
  8. A child's first school is the mother's lap.

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