Quotes by Jordanian authors

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Small: We belong to the camp of peace. We believe in peace. We believe that our one God wishes us to live in peace an
"We belong to the camp of peace. We believe in peace. We believe that our one God wishes us to live in peace and wishes peace upon us, for these are His teachings to all the followers of the three great monotheistic religions, the Children of Abraham"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: We believe democracy to be the only real guarantor of stability and we have sought to create a Jordanian model
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: Fundamentalism as it is called is not confined to the Muslim world. It is something that we have seen in diffe
"Fundamentalism as it is called is not confined to the Muslim world. It is something that we have seen in different parts of the world. Let us hope that a dialogue between the followers of the three great monotheistic religions could help in putting an end to this"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: The more I support with my economic plans the building of a middle class, the quicker theyre going to turn aro
"The more I support with my economic plans the building of a middle class, the quicker they're going to turn around and say, 'Hey, we want a bigger say in things.' So, I knew what I was getting into right at the beginning. It's the right thing to do"
King Abdullah II, Statesman
Small: Personality is reduced and deformed with depleted thoughts and stagnant mind
"Personality is reduced and deformed with depleted thoughts and stagnant mind"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: I wish to say to you that the life of an enlightened people and a vibrant nation cannot be measured by the lif
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: I am totally against the idea that a Muslim woman should not have the same opportunities as a Muslim man to le
"I am totally against the idea that a Muslim woman should not have the same opportunities as a Muslim man to learn, to open up, to work, help shape the future. To close Islam down to a sexist approach is totally intolerable and ridiculous. It's not Islam"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: We believe that peace is not just signed papers, but rather a contract between generations for the building of
"We believe that peace is not just signed papers, but rather a contract between generations for the building of a more promising and less threatening future"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: The link between peace and stability on the one hand, and social and economic growth on the other, is dialecti
"The link between peace and stability on the one hand, and social and economic growth on the other, is dialectic. Peace, poverty, and backwardness cannot mix in one region"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: Real victories are those that protect human life, not those that result from its destruction or emerge from it
"Real victories are those that protect human life, not those that result from its destruction or emerge from its ashes"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: It is not enough to tackle the mechanics of terror organizations. We must also tackle the situations that crea
"It is not enough to tackle the mechanics of terror organizations. We must also tackle the situations that create terrorists. We desperately need to address the frustration, the loss and the despair that drive some to these actions"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: For our part, we shall continue to work for the new dawn when all the Children of Abraham and their descendant
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: Our religion does not discriminate according to color, sex or anything else. What counts is piety and faith
"Our religion does not discriminate according to color, sex or anything else. What counts is piety and faith"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: It would behoove the world to become used to this fact: that without a just solution to the Palestine tragedy,
"It would behoove the world to become used to this fact: that without a just solution to the Palestine tragedy, there can be no stable peace in the Middle East"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: I will never work merely to make a reputation for myself, to be popular for appearances rather than for what I
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: God help us from those who believe that they are the sole possessors of truth. How we manage at times to agree
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: Jordan has a strange, haunting beauty and a sense of timelessness. Dotted with the ruins of empires once great
"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. I love every inch of it"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: In this life struggle, here I am among you fully cognizant that a true believer has no fear of what God has or
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: I want to say a simple thing, that the dividing line exists not between Jordan and Israel, but between the pro
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: I have said this in the past and I will continue to repeat it as long as I live: Whoever tries to hurt our nat
"I have said this in the past and I will continue to repeat it as long as I live: Whoever tries to hurt our national unity is my enemy until the day of judgement"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: God willing, we shall come to a stage where the world looks at the Palestinian question, and Palestinian right
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: All what we hope for is that a day will come, when we have all gone, when people will say that this man has tr
"All what we hope for is that a day will come, when we have all gone, when people will say that this man has tried, and his family tried. This is all there is to seek in this world"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: Without peace and without the overwhelming majority of people that believe in peace defending it, working for
"Without peace and without the overwhelming majority of people that believe in peace defending it, working for it, believing in it, security can never really be a reality"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: We respect opposition to any position or policy. But we believe that the opinion that should prevail and be re
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: Under the auspices of peace, our comprehensive renaissance will be built, and it will be a model for those who
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: Nothing is more useless in developing a nations economy than a gun, and nothing blocks the road to social deve
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: The absence and suppression of justice can only open the way for extremists to exploit such a condition to per
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: We oppose occupation of land by force and we believe in dialogue as the method for regaining Arab rights. This
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: Let me say this loud and clear. There is a world of difference between terrorist acts and the Islamic Sharia.
"Let me say this loud and clear. There is a world of difference between terrorist acts and the Islamic Shari'a. Islam is not only a religion, but a way of life. And at its heart lie the sacred principles of tolerance and dialogue"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: Jordan seeks to play only one role, that of a model state. It is our aim to set an example for our Arab brethr
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: I am ever mindful of the legacy of my grandfather, the founder of this Kingdom, who had said to me that he per
"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"
King Hussein I, Statesman
Small: Over the past few years, the road to confrontation has shown its consequences: loss of innocent lives, destruc
"Over the past few years, the road to confrontation has shown its consequences: loss of innocent lives, destruction and fear. Most costly, however, was the loss of hope. The most precious gift that you can present to your peoples over the coming weeks is renewed hope born out of tangible progress on the ground"
King Abdullah II, Statesman
Small: No matter whats happening in the Middle East - the Arab Spring, et cetera, the economic challenges, high rates
"No matter what's happening in the Middle East - the Arab Spring, et cetera, the economic challenges, high rates of unemployment - the emotional, critical issue is always the Israeli-Palestinian one"
King Abdullah II, Statesman
Small: Many will view the compromises that will be made during your negotiations as painful concessions. But why not
"Many will view the compromises that will be made during your negotiations as painful concessions. But why not view them as peace offerings, ones that will provide in return the priceless gifts of hope, security and freedom for our children and our children's?"
King Abdullah II, Statesman
Small: We have peace with Israel. Were actually the last man standing. So there is going to be immense pressure and p
"We have peace with Israel. We're actually the last man standing. So there is going to be immense pressure and people asking, 'Why are we having this relationship when it's not benefiting anybody?' Obviously, my answer is you always benefit from peace"
King Abdullah II, Statesman
Small: Prime Minister Sharon, Prime Minister Abbas, I urge you today to end the designs of those who seek destruction
"Prime Minister Sharon, Prime Minister Abbas, I urge you today to end the designs of those who seek destruction, annihilation and occupation, and I urge you to have the will and the courage to begin to realize our dreams of peace, prosperity and coexistence"
King Abdullah II, Statesman
Small: Today more than ever we need creative minds to address the issues of the age. And one of the most urgent is th
"Today more than ever we need creative minds to address the issues of the age. And one of the most urgent is this: How can humanity know so much, achieve so much, and still fail so many people so badly?"
King Abdullah II, Statesman
Small: We want to be, I think, an example for the rest of the Arab world, because there are a lot of people who say t
"We want to be, I think, an example for the rest of the Arab world, because there are a lot of people who say that the only democracy you can have in the Middle East is the Muslim Brotherhood"
King Abdullah II, Statesman
Small: Is Israel going to continue to be Fortress Israel? Or, as we all hope, become accepted into the neighborhood,
"Is Israel going to continue to be 'Fortress Israel'? Or, as we all hope, become accepted into the neighborhood, which I believe is the only way we can move forward in harmony"
King Abdullah II, Statesman
Small: And as an American colleague said to me several months ago, he said, I think the challenge in Jordan - and, ag
"And as an American colleague said to me several months ago, he said, 'I think the challenge in Jordan - and, again, this is for the rest of the Middle East - we need to define what center is. And once we can define what center is to a Jordanian, then we can decide what's left and what's right of that"
King Abdullah II, Statesman
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