Akbar Ganji Quotes & Sayings

We should put away the militaristic outlook. The U.S. should start talking about disarmament, nuclear disarmament, of the region. — Akbar Ganji

You cannot bring democracy to a country by attacking it. — Akbar Ganji

I am against revolution and am proud of it. Democracy cannot be created through revolutions. The most important dichotomy that I make for a society is between those who support democracy and human rights, and those who oppose it. In a totalitarian state, the state views any act of an individual to be political in nature. For example, the clothing that a person wears in a modern state is a private affair whereas in the Islamic Republic all women are forced to wear the hijab (Islamic attire). When women push their headscarf back an inch or two, this is interpreted to be a political act, — Akbar Ganji

When there is a crisis, the first thing that gets damaged and gets harmed is democracy. — Akbar Ganji

The modern infrastructures that exists in the world all contribute to the advancement of human rights and democracy. — Akbar Ganji

Negotiation talks are the best way to solve anything. We must replace wars and weapons with negotiations and talks. — Akbar Ganji