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
We respect opposition to any position or policy. But we believe that the opinion that should prevail and be respected is that of the majority. Hussein of Jordan majorityopinionopposition Change image and share on social
God help us from those who believe that they are the sole possessors of truth. How we manage at times to agree willingly to become prisoners within our own minds and souls of beliefs and ideas on which we can never be flexible. Hussein of Jordan agreebeliefflexible share on social
I wish to say to you that the life of an enlightened people and a vibrant nation cannot be measured by the life of an individual. A successful person is one who manages to lay down a new stone, a brick that would help firm up his nation's existence. Hussein of Jordan brickenlightenexistence share on social
After all, I think Jerusalem is part of the, of the world's heritage. Hussein of Jordan heritagejerusalempart Change image and share on social
We oppose occupation of land by force and we believe in dialogue as the method for regaining Arab rights. This is the spirit of the Great Arab Revolt. Hussein of Jordan arabdialogueforce Change image and share on social
We believe democracy to be the only real guarantor of stability and we have sought to create a 'Jordanian model' that might also inspire others in our region. I wish democracy and peace to be my legacy to my people and the shield of generations to come. Hussein of Jordan createdemocracygeneration share on social
The absence and suppression of justice can only open the way for extremists to exploit such a condition to perpetrate acts of violence against innocents. Hussein of Jordan absenceactcondition Change image and share on social
I want to say a simple thing, that the dividing line exists not between Jordan and Israel, but between the proponents of peace and the opponents of peace. Hussein of Jordan divideexistisrael Change image and share on social
God willing, we shall come to a stage where the world looks at the Palestinian question, and Palestinian rights on Palestinian national soil, as well as the questions of the occupied Syrian and Lebanese territories. These are the bases on which peace will be built. Hussein of Jordan basisbuildgod share on social