If I had in me something that inspires people towards the good and raises them one step on the ladder of mental and spiritual progress, I want to show it by example, indication, and deduction, not by preaching, threatening, and conspiring.

Training the will in trivial and grave matters increases its strength and flexibility, and enables man to constantly strive and persevere.

What is life without its angles of difficulty and defeat, and its tip of triumph and power?

Had courage, wisdom, and reason always prevailed in people, there would not have been oppressions and oppressors.

If I were capable of assisting someone, I would do it in a manner that would cause the person seeking assistance to work, so he assists himself.

... And if Europe gives Arabia a railway, Arabia gives Europe an idea - which I think balances the account.

I proceeded in my national mission, seeking to pave the way for an understanding between His Majesty and the other ruling princes of Arabia.