Quotes By Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Every time I went on TV I got a threat.

I confront the European elite's self-image as tolerant 'while under their noses women are living like slaves.

I do not believe in God, angels and the hereafter.

They decided to let immigrants in and I am an immigrant. They gave us a chance to participate in this country's life and I took it.

Avoiding offense means that we don't accept each other as equals.

If we don't take effective measures now, the Netherlands could be torn between two extreme rights.

If such a young nation as the U.S. could make it to superpower status, we could do it as well.

When a 'Life of Brian' comes out with Muhammad in the lead role, directed by an Arab equivalent of Theo van Gogh, it will be a huge step forward.

I would rather clean than beg.