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I did not share the enthusiasm of certain politicians for the National Front leader, it was because I had noticed, in the past, some strange contradictions between Mossadeq's declared ends and his actions. Officially he

I did not share the enthusiasm of certain politicians for the National Front leader, it was because I had noticed, in the past, some strange contradictions between Mossadeq's declared ends and his actions. Officially he defended nationalist anti-colonialism and was the most intransigent patriot who declared that no concessions or advantages should be granted to foreign powers. He described his doctrine as a "negative balance" and in fact his greatest failing was that he was negative.

Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
Past, Leader, Balance
"The Shah's Story". Book by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, pp. 52-53, 1980.

Henry Kissinger is possessed of a truly superior intelligence, in addition to which he has two qualities which, unfortunately, many great men lack: he is able to listen and he has a very subtle sense of humour.

Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
Men, Two, Quality
"The Shah's Story". Book by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, p. 144, 1980.

As for King Hussein of Jordan, I cannot praise him enough. He is not only a friend, but a brother. His qualities as a man and his goodness of heart are enhanced by great courage and a true love of his country.

Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
Country, Brother, Kings
"The Shah's Story". Book by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, p. 146, 1980.

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