Ayatollah Khomeini

Iranian revolution leader

Contemporary influential 154 sayings

Sayings by Ayatollah Khomeini

The Islamic Revolution will prevail.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

The world is moving towards Islam.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

The enemies of Islam are the enemies of humanity.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

We will not tolerate any deviation from the path of Islam.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

The Islamic Revolution is a beacon of hope for all Muslims.

1979 — Speech on the anniversary of the Iranian Revolution
Controversial Unverifiable

The oppressors will be defeated, and the oppressed will be victorious.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

The Islamic Revolution is a miracle of God.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

The Islamic government is the only legitimate government.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

The world must embrace Islam to find true peace.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

The enemies of Islam are trying to corrupt our youth.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

We will cleanse our society of all Western influences.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

The Islamic Revolution is a gift from God to the oppressed.

1979 — Speech on the anniversary of the Iranian Revolution
Controversial Unverifiable

The oppressors will be annihilated.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

The Islamic Republic is an example for all Muslim nations.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

The Islamic government is based on the Quran and the Sunnah.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

The world is in need of an Islamic awakening.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

The enemies of Islam are trying to divide Muslims.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

We will establish justice throughout the world.

1979-1989 — Various speeches and writings
Controversial Unverifiable

Economics is for donkeys.

1979-1989 (approximate, during his leadership) — General statement, emphasizing the unimportance of material concerns compared to spiritual ones.
Humorous Unverifiable

Yes, we are reactionaries, and you are enlightened intellectuals: You intellectuals do not want us to go back 1400 years.

1979-1989 (approximate, during his leadership) — A retort to critics who labeled his movement as reactionary.
Humorous Unverifiable