Historic changes and challenges. Breakthroughs in human knowledge and opportunity. And yet, for vast numbers across the globe, the daily realities have not altered. Abdullah II of Jordan More Quotes by Abdullah II of Jordan More Quotes From Abdullah II of Jordan It is always dangerous to underestimate anybody. Abdullah II of Jordan alwaysunderestimatedangerous 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. Abdullah II of Jordan giftyouhopefear At the end of the day we want to bring stability and hope to Iraq. That's the only way to defeat terrorism. Abdullah II of Jordan end-of-the-daydayterrorismhope I think this is really a defining moment for the Arab world. The problem is, it is all going to be about blood, sweat and tears. In certain countries it may be just sweat, and in some countries sweat and tears, and in some countries, as you can see, a lot of blood. I think initial instability is something that we are all extremely nervous of. Abdullah II of Jordan momentyoutearsworld The Arab World is writing a new future; the pen is in our own hands. Abdullah II of Jordan penfuturehandsworld Together, we can create a world in which peace is real; in which every human being can thrive; in which all share the promise of our century. I believe we can succeed. Abdullah II of Jordan togetherpeacebelieveworld If you believe that the killing of innocent people is right, then you are not part of my future. Abdullah II of Jordan youfuturebelievepeople We have to always hope in humanity that people will make the right choices. Abdullah II of Jordan choiceshumanityhopepeople In our view, successful reform is not an event. It is a sustainable process that will build on its own successes - a virtuous cycle of change. Abdullah II of Jordan viewownwillchange Mr. President, prime ministers, let us have ambitions: ambitions to move beyond the violence and occupation, to the day when two states, Palestine and Israel, can live together side by side in peace and security. Abdullah II of Jordan dayviolencetogetherpeace There is resistance to change. There's a resistance to ideas. Abdullah II of Jordan resistancechangeideas Remember you don't do anything in isolation. Abdullah II of Jordan anythingyouisolationremember The Middle East has the highest unemployment percentage of any region in the world we have the largest youth cohort of history coming into the market place that frustration does translate into the political sphere when people are hungry and without jobs. Abdullah II of Jordan youthhistorypeopleworld The monarchy that I hand over to my son is not going to be the same one that I have inherited. Abdullah II of Jordan goingovermonarchyson 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? Abdullah II of Jordan humanityagetodaypeople 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? Abdullah II of Jordan freedomhopepeacechildren 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. Abdullah II of Jordan dreamscouragetodaypeace 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. Abdullah II of Jordan unemploymentchallengesmatterspring Jordan has to show the Arab world that there's another way of doing things. We're a monarchy, yes, but if we can show democracy that leads to a two-, three-, four-party system - left, right and center - in a couple of years' time, then the Muslim Brotherhood will no longer be something to contend with. Abdullah II of Jordan brotherhooddemocracytimeworld I hope that none of the countries in the Middle East are planning anything but the peaceful utilization of nuclear energy. Abdullah II of Jordan peacefulplanningenergyhope
