Shirin Ebadi Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“Usually, in any revolution people are focused on who wants to have the most power. But the most important thing is the laws that are written during that time.”

“When we criticize in Iran the actions of the government, the fundamentalists say that we and the Bush Administration are in the same camp. The funny thing is that human rights activists and Mr. Bush can never be situated in the same group.”

“When you vote, vote for those who are not warmongers, and vote for those who respect human rights. When you see a president who doesn't respect human rights, don't vote for that person.”

“Lawyers should not be charged with the same crimes as their clients. Trials related to political charges are not in accordance with human rights.”