Ayaan Hirsi Ali Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Let us recognize that we can no longer tolerate violent oppression of women in the name of religion and culture any more than we would tolerate violent oppression espoused by any other bully in the name of a twisted rationale.”

“Avoiding offense means that we don't accept each other as equals.”

“Liberal capitalism is not perfect, but compared to the other 'isms,' it's far superior.”

“When a 'Life of Brian' comes out with Muhammad in the lead role, directed by an Arab equivalent of Theo van Gogh, it will be a huge step forward.”

“Young people, some of whom are not born into the faith, are being fired up by preachers using basic Islamic scripture and mobilized to wage jihad by radical imams who represent themselves as legitimate Muslim clergymen.”

“I am not against migration. It is simply pragmatic to restrict migration, while at the same time encouraging integration and fighting discrimination. I support the idea of the free movement of goods, people, money and jobs in Europe.”

“I am grateful to my father for sending me to school, and that we moved from Somalia to Kenya, where I learned English.”

“I don't have much in me left for Somalia, because the country is so broken, it's not realistic to daydream about it.”

“I have had to pay a price for leaving Islam and for speaking out. I have to pay for round-the-clock security because of the death threats against me.”

“The idea that if people are just friendly and demonstrate they want peace, that will be answered with good will - that is really naive.”