It is often said that definitions of Islamic government are imprecise. To me, however, they seemed to have a clarity that was completely familiar and also, it must be said, far from reassuring.

For the bourgeoisie, the main danger against which it had to be protected, that which had to be avoided at all costs, was armed uprising, was the armed people, was the workers taking to the streets in an assault against the government.

For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.

How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?

It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.

We need to get clarity about who is in charge of the government: three branches or one.