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Even though there are physical differences between men and women in their appearance – one is taller and has a deeper voice – they both possess infinite potential in terms of their intellectual and spiritual capabilities and aren’t different from each other in this.

— Ali Khamenei

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If people get into the habit of using their free time for reading books, our society will greatly advance and the country's culture will progress.

The arrogant powers intend to turn our nation into a third-world country and return it to its pre-revolutionary state.

Today, you are hated throughout the world. If you don't know this, you should. The peoples burn your flag. The Islamic peoples all over the world chant: "Death to America!"

Freedom is the gift of God and the Revolution. Freedom belongs to the people and is their fundamental need.

The purchase of any item which helps strengthen Zionism is not permissible.

Imam Syed Ali Khamenei (2001)

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