Iran is determined to use peaceful nuclear technology and no intimidation or threat can make us give it up.

I have no idea what the U.S. intends to do further there and what would be the reaction of the Iraqi people. I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.

The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.

We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.

The possibility of a war under the current circumstances is not far-fetched and there is some evidence for that.

We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood. The embassy was active here after the revolution. We didn't have any problem with them. They started it.

We want all the Palestinians back in their homeland, and then there can be a fair referendum for people to choose the form of state they want. Whoever gets the majority can rule.

We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.

I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil. They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.

When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks. I was president then. I'm not president now. When I said it, this would be a sign of goodwill to begin the talks.

We don't have any bad memories of the people of the United States.

He who is taught to live upon little owes more to his father's wisdom than he who has a great deal left him does to his father's care.

I use a lot of sense memory and, well, I can't really avoid getting into character.

The walls of pride are high and wide, can't see over to the other side.

I deeply care about what the fans think.

Because, in fact, women, feminists, do read my poetry, and they read it often with the power of their political interpretation. I don't care; that's what poetry is supposed to do.

Everything is perfect until it's not.

When I'm hell-bent on something, there's no way around it. I can be a very stubborn.

There is no intrinsic reason for the scarcity of capital.

I have a passion for my work, and that can seep into you. It's almost as if you're drawn to it.

My music is my way to rearrange the world according to my own hopes.