We should face reality and our past mistakes in an honest, adult way. Boasting of glory does not make glory, and singing in the dark does not dispel fear. Hussein of Jordan adultboastdark Change image and share on social
Jordan seeks to play only one role, that of a model state. It is our aim to set an example for our Arab brethren, not one that they need follow but one that will inspire them to seek a higher, happier destiny within their own borders. Hussein of Jordan aimarabborder share on social
I will never work merely to make a reputation for myself, to be popular for appearances rather than for what I am. My task is to lead my country through service. Hussein of Jordan appearancecountrylead Change image and share on social
Our religion does not discriminate according to color, sex or anything else. What counts is piety and faith. Hussein of Jordan colorcountdiscriminate Change image and share on social
I am ever mindful of the legacy of my grandfather, the founder of this Kingdom, who had said to me that he perceived his life as a link in a continuous chain of those who served our nation and that he expected me to be a new and strong link in the same chain. Hussein of Jordan chaincontinuousexpect share on social
For our part, we shall continue to work for the new dawn when all the Children of Abraham and their descendants are living together in the birthplace of their three great monotheistic religions, a life free from fear, a life free from want - a life in peace. Hussein of Jordan abrahambirthplacechild share on social
At seventeen, I knew the end of a dream... I would never be a schoolboy again. Hussein of Jordan dreamendknow Change image and share on social
Nothing is more useless in developing a nation's economy than a gun, and nothing blocks the road to social development more than the financial burden of war. War is the arch enemy of national progress and the modern scourge of civilized men. Hussein of Jordan archblockburden share on social
Under the auspices of peace, our comprehensive renaissance will be built, and it will be a model for those who wish to emulate it in the greater Arab homeland. Hussein of Jordan arabauspicebuild Change image and share on social
In this life struggle, here I am among you fully cognizant that a true believer has no fear of what God has ordained for him. Those who are visited by fear live only for their present, under the illusion that the world began with them and will end with their departure. Hussein of Jordan beginbelievercognizant share on social