Historians only record what happens. People are responsible for whether what is written is right or not. Unfortunately, for the past 10-15 years, we haven’t been the greatest model of civilization. Forget about being civilized with other people; we aren’t civilized towards each other. That could be partly a loss of identity, of who we are. We just have to settle down. We all have to sit down at a table, understand what our needs are, how we can address them collectively, and find out what's in common. It’s a very difficult job because usually any opposition we have to anybody at the moment, (I’m saying this from an Arab's perspective) is that we are all, let’s say for example, opposed to a certain leader in the community. The only thing we have in common between us is that leader; you remove that leader, and we have chaos. So, basically, what you have to do is relax and know what you need to do.
Q9 (a): In the face of all the events that are happening in the world, so much tension is being created between countries, and sometimes, it’s a matter of personal pride. Do you think that history is going to help leaders resolve their problems?Do you think they’re going to be wise enough to look back?
It depends on who that person is. The valuable lessons you get from the past are there, but depending on what sort of circumstancse you’re going through, you are going to decide whether you should look to history [or not]. A lot of leaders who haven’t have paid for it dearly. No revolution usually ends in a cupcake for the leader.
(b): Why? Revolution is the basis of our society. It’s us.
Yes, but revolution for the right cause, not for the wrong cause.
(c): What do you think is a right cause?
That which leads to humanity.
(d): Well, when you’re fighting for others, aren’t you fighting for humanity at the same time?