Quote by King Hussein I

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.

Without peace and without the overwhelming majority of peopl

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of peace and the role people play in achieving and preserving it. It suggests that peace cannot exist without a large majority actively advocating for it, striving for it, and having faith in its potential. It implies that security, both at an individual level and on a broader scale, can only be achieved when peace is upheld and protected collectively.

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By King Hussein I

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