Hassan II

King, Monarch Moroccan 1929 – 1999

Moroccan king during independence and modernization.

388 quotes

"Adventure is the elixir of the young at heart."
Adventure
"Imagination is the bridge between present and future."
Imagination
"Technology should serve humanity, not rule it."
Technology
"History judges us by our actions, not our intentions."
History
"Philosophy is the art of asking the right questions."
Philosophy
"Literature captures the essence of the human experience."
Literature
"Politics must be guided by the welfare of the people."
Politics
"War is the failure of diplomacy and wisdom."
War
"Motivation without action is merely fantasy."
Motivation
"Inspiration is contagious; spread it liberally."
Inspiration
"Relationships are mirrors in which we see ourselves."
Relationships
"Solitude is not loneliness; it is communion with oneself."
Solitude
"The throne is not a bed on which to rest, but a post on which to stand."
Leadership
"A nation without culture is a nation without soul."
Art
"Progress is not made by those who sit and wait, but by those who rise and act."
Motivation
"The past is a teacher, not a prison."
History
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"To build a nation, you must first build its people."
Leadership
"Change comes not from fear, but from vision."
Change
"A king is but a servant of his people."
Leadership
"Wisdom lies in knowing when to listen, not when to speak."
Wisdom
"The strength of a kingdom rests in the unity of its citizens."
Peace
"Education is the light that dispels ignorance."
Education
"True power comes from the respect of others, not from fear."
Power
"A man without education is like a sword without a blade."
Knowledge
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Dreams
"To forgive is not weakness, but the greatest strength."
Strength
"Culture is the mirror of a civilization's values."
Art
"Peace is built one heart at a time."
Peace
"The measure of a ruler is how he treats the least among his people."
Justice