Manal Al-Sharif Quotes & Sayings

The rain begins with a single drop. — Manal Al-Sharif

Women tell me they are different since 21 May - the day I was arrested - it's a positive change, they believe now. — Manal Al-Sharif

A child cannot be free if his/her mother is not free. A husband cannot be free if his wife is not free. The society is nothing if women are nothing. — Manal Al-Sharif

When women break that taboo and they're not afraid to drive that car by herself - that's it. Now she has the guts to speak up for herself and take action. — Manal Al-Sharif

Women want to drive and they are taking actual steps towards that. — Manal Al-Sharif

We won't stop until the first Saudi license is issued to a woman. — Manal Al-Sharif

It took me a long, long time to break the chains that's inside me. — Manal Al-Sharif

All I did was ask for rights. I didn't attack anyone. I didn't harass anyone. I didn't oppose the system or the country or the authority. All I said is, 'Why can't I drive?' — Manal Al-Sharif

Who do you think is more difficult to face: oppressive governments, or oppressive societies? — Manal Al-Sharif