Hussein of Jordan

“The past is a lesson, not a life sentence.”

“I have always believed that one should not be rigid and stand in one place. One should be ready to adjust to the circumstances.”

“The right of every person to be safe and to be secure is a universal right.”

“Failure or success is not race-related; it's a matter of attitude.”

“We have committed ourselves to the pursuit of a just, comprehensive and durable peace.”

“Peace is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.”

“God help us from those who believe that they are the sole possessors of truth.”

“Let us not bequeath a legacy of hatred to our children but rather one of hope.”

“My resolve is to speak truth, to act with faith, and to serve with honor.”

“Problems are not stations in our lives. They are just temporary situations on the way to the final destination.”

“We are all God's children. We are all striving to achieve the best that we can.”

“The challenge of the future is to puzzle out the world's wisdom.”

“Let our goal be a world of peace, a world of respect for the rights of all.”

“Jordan has a strange, haunting beauty and a sense of timelessness. Dotted with the ruins of empires once great, it is the last resort of yesterday in the world of tomorrow.”