I would not recommend you to be startled by the progress in the west at all- such achievements are rather due to an earlier entry into this arena and is based on oppression, imperialism and colonialism. Had the Britons not colonized, usurped and marauded India, Burma, that wealthy region of Asia- well-portrayed by Indians themselves during a period of history- they could have never gotten to the point where they are now. They suck others possessions like leeches and fatten themselves. We do not want to act similarly. We are by no means after sucking others’ properties. We promote domestic creativity and resourcefulness and we believe that God willing we will progress. Therefore do not allow the endeavor fall away.
03/10/2012, Imam Khamenei
