“democracy ... is not something that occurs overnight. It is not a gift delivered on a golden tray. Democracy is a long process of fighting, challenging accepted ideas, and perpetually striving for freedom. Like a seed that has to be watered every day to become a flower, democracy needs constant attention and care.” NeedsLongIdeasCareFightingProcessChallengesAttentionDemocracyFlowerConstantStriveSeedsAcceptedGoldenTrays Author:Shirin Ebadi
“I have never been convinced throughout my life that one needs to be imitating others. I even tell my daughters not to look at me as a model.” NeedsLooksModelsDaughterConvincedMy DaughterLook At MeImitatingImitating Others Author:Shirin Ebadi
“Some criticize me, thinking I'm too tolerant of the clerical regime in Iran. In response, I have to say, I have served time in prison, I have lost my position [as a judge]. Do I need to prove that I am brave? Do I need to be killed?” ThinkingNeedsLostPositionJudgingProvePrisonBraveResponseIranCriticizeRegimes Author:Shirin Ebadi
“Democracy is not an incident that happens overnight, nor a gift that America can give to the world. It is a culture which needs peace to evolve.” WorldNeedsGivingWarHappensAmericaCulturePeaceDemocracyEvolveAnti WarAntiwarIncidents Author:Shirin Ebadi
“We demand a non-violent world where human security is the basis of our common global security. People have the right to live in a world where the basic needs of all peoples are addressed. No more military attacks. No more war.” PeopleWorldNeedsHumansWarCommonSecurityMilitaryDemandBasesViolentNonviolenceNon ViolentBasic Needs Author:Shirin Ebadi
“Because of our youthful population, we suffer from unemployment in Iran. We need more universities and more job opportunities for the young.” NeedsJobsYoungSufferingOpportunityUniversityPopulationIranUnemploymentJob Opportunities Author:Shirin Ebadi
“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.” NeedsWellsFacesCertainStruggleDemocracyGenerationsYouthDifficultyCommandIranIranianYounger GenerationIdealisticGreat Respect Author:Shirin Ebadi
