An earthy sense of justice, an all-embracing code of behavior
There is no room for play in Islam. It is deadly serious about everything.
Khomeini in speech at Qum
All Western governments are just thieves. Nothing but evil comes from them.
Khomeini counseling supporters
The nation voted for the Islamic Republic, and everyone should obey. If you do not obey, you will be annihilated.
Khomeini denouncing opponents
Arogant and pious. Stubborn and vengeful. Humorless and inflexible. Ascetic and power hungry. These are some of the adjectives that experts on Iran use to describe...