Portrait of Ayatollah Khomeini

Ayatollah Khomeini

Iranian revolution leader

Contemporary influential 154 sayings

Sayings by Ayatollah Khomeini

The pen of the scholar is more sacred than the blood of the martyr.

Undated, widely attributed — From his writings, widely cited
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Our revolution is a gift from God.

1979 — Speech on the anniversary of the Iranian Revolution
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The Islamic Republic must be established everywhere.

1980 — Speech to revolutionary guards
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The corrupt regime of the Shah has been overthrown by the will of God.

1979 — Speech after returning to Iran
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Islam is the religion of justice. Islam is the religion of equality.

1979 — Speech to theological students in Qom
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The American government is a criminal government.

1979 — Speech on the hostage crisis
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We fear no one but God.

1980 — Speech to the Iranian army
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The Islamic Revolution is a divine blessing.

1979 — Speech on the anniversary of the Iranian Revolution
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We will stand firm against all conspiracies.

1980 — Speech to revolutionary guards
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The unity of Muslims is essential.

1980 — Speech to pilgrims in Mecca
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The truth will always triumph.

Undated, widely attributed — From his writings, widely cited
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The oppressed must rise up against the oppressors.

1979 — Speech on Quds Day
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We will not be intimidated by threats.

1979 — Speech on the hostage crisis
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The Islamic Revolution is a school for all humanity.

1979 — Speech to theological students in Qom
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We will never abandon our ideals.

1980 — Speech to government officials
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The enemies of Islam will be defeated.

1980 — Speech to revolutionary guards
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We are ready to sacrifice everything for Islam.

1980 — Speech to pilgrims in Mecca
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The Islamic Revolution has no fear of death.

1980s — Speech to Iranian soldiers during the Iran-Iraq War
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We will not allow anyone to dictate to us.

1980 — Speech to government officials
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We will export our revolution to the whole world. Until the cry 'There is no god but Allah' resounds over the whole world, there will be struggle.

1979 — Speech to Revolutionary Guards
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