"I have reached the conclusion that the only way to defend the revolution is to make many enemies."

"We are not going to give up our principles for anything in the world. We are not going to betray our people."

"If surviving is an art, then I am a master."

"I'm not thinking of cutting my beard, because I'm accustomed to my beard and my beard means many things to my country. When we have fulfilled our promise of good government, I will cut my beard."

"The revolution is like a tree. It grows slowly, but it grows strong."