We must uphold justice. It is not an excuse to say that we possess no power; the nation is our power- this nation which stood before tanks with their fists and were killed. We, of course, hold them in high esteem and send them benediction. We will also get killed, God willing. This is not a time to keep silent; this is a time to take action.
Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 6, P 23