It isn’t often that the logic behind a policy is so clear. But when it comes to the value of educating girls, the evidence speaks for itself. – Queen Rania of Jordan
Tweeting is a very personal form of expression. Who else could talk about my son refusing to wear a suit to meet the Pope, my husband flying a helicopter, or take a twitpic from our home? – Queen Rania of Jordan
Perhaps if we all subscribed to the African concept of Ubuntu – that we all become people through other people, and that we cannot be fully human alone, we could learn a lot. There’d be less hatred and more harmony. – Queen Rania of Jordan
We always say Jordan is not rich in natural resources – we don’t have oil or gas like some of our neighbors do – but I think in terms of human resources, we are quite lucky and we are really trying to foster an environment of innovation and technology. I think Jordan will emerge as a center of innovation in the Middle East. – Queen Rania of Jordan
Eighty percent of my life is normal like any other mother. I worry about my children, if they’re doing all right. I worry that my husband is doing well. – Queen Rania of Jordan
Of course, I tweet. Tweeting is a very personal form of expression. Who else could talk about my son refusing to wear a suit to meet the Pope, my husband flying a helicopter, or take a twitpic from our home? – Queen Rania of Jordan
Maybe clothes are a form of creative expression for me. An outlet. Because I don’t get to express myself creatively through my official duties. – Queen Rania of Jordan
Eighty percent of my life is normal like any other mother. I worry about my children, if they’re doing all right. I worry that my husband is doing well. The 20 percent is just the queen aspect that factors in. But for me, it’s life as usual, and it’s just taking care of my family. – Queen Rania of Jordan
We’re programmed to believe that time is the enemy, that it takes away from us or that it diminishes us. I have found that it’s done the opposite to me. Life is in perfect balance. It’s just that our perception of it isn’t. – Queen Rania of Jordan
Role models can inspire. Campaigns can motivate. But if we want all girls everywhere to rise up, then we must find them, befriend them and support them. – Queen Rania of Jordan
When you deprive people of their right to live in dignity, to hope for a better future, to have control over their lives, when you deprive them of that choice, then you expect them to fight for these rights. – Queen Rania of Jordan
The protocol things, the officialdom, are part of my work. But it doesn’t take more than 20 percent of my time. The majority of my time I spend on issues that I care about. – Queen Rania of Jordan
I feel that we don’t have the luxury of asking whether or not the Palestinians and Israelis can achieve peace. I think we have to just ask the question of when and how. – Queen Rania of Jordan
I think change needs to be egoless. It’s not about my leaving my fingerprints or a legacy. It’s more important to be part of a process by rolling up your sleeves, being on the ground, initiating projects, starting campaigns – you know, building stuff. – Queen Rania of Jordan
For many, the hijab represents modesty, piety and devotion to God, and I truly respect that. But the hijab should not be used as a means of applying social pressure on people. – Queen Rania of Jordan
The United States was an innocent victim after September 11. It had never attacked or occupied Afghanistan. So therefore it had no choice but to go after the aggressors. – Queen Rania of Jordan
I think generally, in life, I try to always ensure that there are periodic moments where I do venture out of my comfort zone, because that’s what keeps you alive. That’s what keeps you from getting stale. – Queen Rania of Jordan
Holy scripture does not hold women back. It’s the people that decide to interpret it in such a way for their own, sometimes political, agendas. – Queen Rania of Jordan
Well, my husband is supportive of my work, like advocating for dialogue between cultures on YouTube. – Queen Rania of Jordan
Being popular comes when you have everything. But to be liked, it means that you must be treating people with respect and you must be showing kindness toward them. – Queen Rania of Jordan
If one girl with courage is a revolution, imagine what feats we can achieve together. – Queen Rania of Jordan
Often times, we think of girls as soft and vulnerable. And we don’t really think of them as possibly being the solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems, but they really are. – Queen Rania of Jordan
People sometimes think of ‘queen’ as a title that’s shrouded with protocol and formality, and for that reason sometimes people are not easily saying what they want to say. They’re reluctant to express their opinions, and I kind of find that frustrating because I want to know what people really, really think. – Queen Rania of Jordan
Learning to read and write changes lives; it means jobs, money, health, and dreams fulfilled. – Queen Rania of Jordan
Twitter’s a great way to tell people across the world what I care about and, hopefully, motivate them to join me in furthering my causes. – Queen Rania of Jordan
The more time goes on, the closer I am to the ground. I’ve been exposed to so many issues and people living under different pressures. It’s helped me realize that a lot of glamorous things that people prioritize really don’t matter. – Queen Rania of Jordan
I’d rather be dealt with as a person than a persona. With my children, I’m just ‘Mom.’ At the end of the day, the position is just a position, a title is just a title, and those things come and go. It’s really your essence and your values that are important. – Queen Rania of Jordan