There is a tendency by a lot of officials to hide behind the king. And it's about time that officials take their responsibility and are responsible in front of the people.

It is always dangerous to underestimate anybody.

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.

I'm just very wary that once you start military operations in any country, it's very difficult to predict what the outcome is.

The security and the future of Jordan is hand-in-hand with the future of the Palestinians and the Israelis.

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.

Fifty-seven countries in the world, a third of the United Nations, do not recognize Israel. In a way, I think North Korea has better international relations than Israel.

Historic changes and challenges. Breakthroughs in human knowledge and opportunity. And yet, for vast numbers across the globe, the daily realities have not altered.

My view is when you use violence on your people, that never ends well.

The monarchy that I hand over to my son is not going to be the same one that I have inherited.

When there's a status quo, usually what shakes everybody up is some sort of military confrontation, at which point we all come running and screaming to pick up the pieces.

That said the conspirators:Tell us your secret and we will have betrayed you for a lifetime.

Bliss is inherent in the Self as fragrance is inherent in a flower. As the flower of the Self-love blossoms, bliss comes spontaneously as the fragrance.

I want to question societal norms, encourage people to think in new ways.

He puffed out his pigeon chest and waddled across the room towards me. With his feet pointing outwards, he looked like a fat duck with a grievance.

Generally speaking, there is more wit than talent in the world. Society swarms with witty people who lack talent.

Questions are creative acts of intelligence.

The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a snootful at the same time?

The job's always the same. It involves helping to tell the story and creating an alloy between character and story that serves the film.

They were angry, I thought. Horrified. These teenagers, with their hormones, making out beneath a video broadcasting the shattered voice of a former father.

It's only when you're alone that you realize where you are. You have nothing to fall back on except your own resources.