The United States' administrations... must recognize that Iran is a big power. Having said that, we consider ourselves to be a human force and a cultural power and hence a friend of other nations. We have never sought to dominate others or to violate the rights of any other country. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Iranian Statesman More Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Quotes 2
Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority; the political function of rights is precisely to protect minorities from oppression by majorities (and the smallest minority on earth is the individual). Ayn Rand Russian Writer More Ayn Rand Quotes 2
Get up, stand up, Stand up for your rights. Get up, stand up, Don't give up the fight. Bob Marley Musician More Bob Marley Quotes 2
Justice for the major perpetrators cannot be separated from the vindication of the rights of the individual victim. Jalal Talabani Iraqi Politician More Jalal Talabani Quotes 1
Men and women have roles - their roles are different, but their rights are equal. Harri Holkeri Finnish Politician More Harri Holkeri Quotes 1
Any law which violates the inalienable rights of man is essentially unjust and tyrannical; it is not a law at all. Maximilien Robespierre French Leader More Maximilien Robespierre Quotes 1
I think this society suffers so much from too much freedom, too many rights that allow people to be irresponsible. Boyd Rice American Artist More Boyd Rice Quotes 1
I have always believed that I should have had no difficulty in causing my rights to be respected. Eli Whitney American Inventor More Eli Whitney Quotes 1
I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting for. Helen Suzman South African Politician More Helen Suzman Quotes 1
We live in an age when it is cheaper to buy the rights to movies than to make them. Hayao Miyazaki Japanese Director More Hayao Miyazaki Quotes 1
This prize carries the message that Europe intends to put further pressure on human rights issues in Iran as a political move to achieve its particular objectives. Amir Mohebian More Amir Mohebian Quotes 1
The Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples sets minimum standards for how we will be treated. We are trying to convince Canada that there is a better way to treat Indian people, and we have to use the principles in the declaration as a guideline in our relationship. Armand MacKenzie More Armand MacKenzie Quotes 1
Everything happens for a reason. I'm used to it, I prepare for it. Like I say, at the end of the day, those in charge of their own destiny are going to do what's rights for them and their family. Shaquille O'Neal American Athlete More Shaquille O'Neal Quotes 1
I love the ACLU and I'm concerned now, especially when it comes to our rights, with current politics and the religious community and the Conservative majority or minority - I don't know who they are. Debbie Harry American Musician More Debbie Harry Quotes 1
A kid in an abusive home has far fewer rights than any POW. There is no Geneva Convention for kids. Andrew Vachss American Author More Andrew Vachss Quotes 1
A Bill of Rights is what the people are entitled to against every government, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference. Thomas Jefferson American President More Thomas Jefferson Quotes 1
We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson American President More Thomas Jefferson Quotes 1
The Supreme Court, of course, has the responsibility of ensuring that our government never oversteps its proper bounds or violates the rights of individuals. But the Court must also recognize the limits on itself and respect the choices made by the American people. Elena Kagan American Judge More Elena Kagan Quotes 1
Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization. Shirin Ebadi Iranian Lawyer More Shirin Ebadi Quotes 1
If we don't take effective measures now, the Netherlands could be torn between two extreme rights. Ayaan Hirsi Ali Dutch Politician More Ayaan Hirsi Ali Quotes 1
The Constitution exists to protect rights, not undermine them. Caroline Fredrickson More Caroline Fredrickson Quotes 1
[Erdmann argued that, in proclaiming the First Crusade, Pope Urban II was less interested in restoring the rights of Christians to make pilgrimages to the Holy Sepulchre than in unleashing] an ecclesiastical-knightly war upon heathens ... the conceptual change from armed pilgrim to soldier for the faith took place. Henry IV More Henry IV Quotes 1
Teachers are taking a stand to protect and advocate for our students' learning conditions, for our bargaining rights and for public education. Jinny Sims More Jinny Sims Quotes 1
It was very appropriate. I couldn't imagine how we could be shut out of our rights to a referendum because of a mistake in the minutes. It just seems unfair and inappropriate. Julia Robinson More Julia Robinson Quotes 1
A freedom of expression that destroys world peace is against basic human rights. Liaqat Baluch More Liaqat Baluch Quotes 1