"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."

"I have the responsibility of over four million people, and I am in a position to do good, to be able to bring about a new life for my people, and I will continue to move in that direction. It's a burden, but it needs to be done, and you have to have the courage and wisdom to see it through."

"If you look at military and intelligence positions from the 1950s, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has always been against American national interests."

"It's a tremendous responsibility to be direct descendants of the prophet Muhammad. This family has had the burden of leadership on its shoulders for 1,400 years. I'm not going to drop the ball on my shift."

"Wisdom principle 28 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 97."

"Wisdom principle 91 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 47."

"To leave a mark on the world, remember that every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"Wisdom principle 51 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 32."