Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Quotes, born August 25, 1934, in Bahraman, Iran, and passing on January 8, 2017, was a pivotal Iranian politician, cleric, and writer, serving as the fourth president of Iran from 1989 to 1997. A founding father of the Islamic Republic, he held key roles, including speaker of parliament (1980–1989), commander-in-chief during the Iran-Iraq War, and chairman of the Expediency Discernment Council and Assembly of Experts. Known as a pragmatic conservative, Rafsanjani advocated for economic liberalization, international engagement, and peaceful nuclear development, earning the nickname “Akbar Shah” for his political influence. Despite controversies, including corruption allegations and his role in the 1994 AMIA bombing investigation, his legacy shaped modern Iran. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, public statements, and posts on X—reflect his wisdom on freedom, leadership, trust, and global relations, capturing his pragmatic vision for Iran’s future.
15 Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Quotes
- “The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil. They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “We do not trust the goodwill of the U.S. They have cut the ties.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I believe the main solution is to gain the trust of Europe and America and to remove their concerns over the peaceful nature of our nuclear industry and to assure them that there will never be a diversion to military use.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The United States is a big country but unfortunately it seems it has the brain of a little bird not befitting the greatness of the country.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “Condi Rice talks tough but she cannot be tough herself.” (Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “We don’t have any bad memories of the people of the United States.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The competition is over and the era of unity and cooperation has arrived.” (Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “And I gave this directive to them, that if they free our assets in the United States, that would be a sign of goodwill. I have the same idea this time.” (RareQuote, n.d.)
- “We don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal. Things like unemployment, which the youth are suffering from, and the rate of inflation—these are chronic conditions and we have to solve them.” (A-Z Quotes, n.d.)
- “Iran is determined to use peaceful nuclear technology and no intimidation or threat can make us give it up.” (InspiringQuotes.us, n.d.)
- “If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.” (InspiringQuotes.us, n.d.)
- “When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks. I was president then. I’m not president now. When I said it, this would be a sign of goodwill to begin the talks.” (Empery Quotes, 2023)
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani’s quotes are a profound blend of pragmatism, resilience, and vision, inspiring us to pursue freedom, build trust, and navigate global challenges with wisdom. Which one’s got you ready to shape a better future? Drop it in the comments and keep Rafsanjani’s legacy of leadership thriving!
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