" My reign has saved the country and it's saved it because God was besides me. I mean, it's not fair for me to take all the credit for myself for the great things that I've done for Iran. " | " You have to believe in miracles. I've had so many air disasters, and yet I've always come out unscathed, thanks to a miracle while by God and the prophets. " | " I will frankly confess that I was convinced that God had ordained me to do certain things for the service of my nation, things that perhaps could not be done by anyone else. In whatever I have done and whatever I do in the future, I consider myself as an agent of the will of God. " |
" Those who have chosen to serve God must feel profoundly sad at seeing ridicule poured on the most sacred principles of our religion. " | " If I take a liking to someone, I need only the smallest shred of doubt to make me break it off. I am alone, but I don't feel alone... because God is up there. I know people sometimes make fun of me because I am religious, but I feel this profoundly. God is my only friend. " | " People say they are drawn closer to God, seeing my strong faith. Is this not deceiving people? Every time I have wanted to tell the truth, 'that I have no faith', the words just do not come, my mouth remains closed. " |