Together, we can create a world in which peace is real; in which

In the words of Abdullah II of Jordan, there resounds a vision, both ancient and eternal: "Together, we can create a world in which peace is real; in which every human being can thrive; in which all share the promise of our century. I believe we can succeed." These words, though born in the councils of modern leaders, echo the voices of prophets and sages long past, who sought to bind mankind with the cords of peace, unity, and hope. His utterance is not merely the desire of a king, but the summons of a human soul yearning for a future in which our strength is measured not by conquest, but by compassion.

This call to create peace that is real speaks against the shadows of false promises. For there have always been treaties written on paper but not upon the hearts of men, and proclamations of justice that wither when met with greed. Real peace is not the silence of fear, nor the pause between wars. It is the fertile soil where children laugh without dread, where commerce is free of chains, and where the humble can rise without stumbling upon the cruelty of the powerful. Abdullah’s words remind us that true peace is lived, not declared.

The king’s vision that every human being can thrive carries within it the wisdom of ages. It recalls the law of harvest: where each seed, though small, deserves the chance to grow in the sun. A society that denies its poor, silences its weak, or tramples its strangers cannot long endure, for it is like a tree whose roots are rotting though its branches stretch proudly. History bears witness: the mighty empires of Rome and Persia fell not by foreign sword alone, but by neglect of justice within their walls. Thriving is not a privilege for the few, but the right of all.

In his words we also hear the hope that all share the promise of our century. The century he speaks of is not bound to calendars alone; it is the age of man’s greatest power over his own destiny. We live in an era where one discovery can heal millions, where one voice can reach across the earth in an instant. Yet the same hands that build can also destroy, and the same tools that cure can also kill. To share the promise means to refuse the curse of inequality, to ensure that the light of progress shines not only upon the wealthy, but upon the forgotten as well.

Consider the story of post-war Europe. When the fires of the Second World War had scarred the land, nations might have chosen vengeance and division. Yet through the Marshall Plan and the slow weaving of cooperation, ancient foes became partners. Germany, France, and their neighbors, once locked in endless bloodshed, joined in a vision of shared prosperity. From their reconciliation was born the European Union, imperfect but enduring—a living testament that nations can rise higher together than apart. This is what it means to share the promise of an age: to lift the fallen rather than to hoard triumph.

Abdullah’s conviction—“I believe we can succeed”—is more than a hopeful wish; it is the voice of faith. Faith not in destiny alone, but in the choice of humankind to rise above its baser instincts. For history tells us that men are capable of cruelty, but also of wonders beyond measure. The pyramids, the cathedrals, the libraries, and the charters of human rights—these did not spring from despair, but from the steadfast belief that the impossible can be made flesh. His words are thus both prophecy and challenge: we succeed only if we dare to believe it is possible.

The lesson handed down is clear: peace and prosperity are not gifts to be awaited, but labors to be undertaken. Let each soul sow kindness where there is bitterness; let each household open its doors to dialogue, not division; let each nation measure its greatness by how it uplifts the weak, not how it conquers the strong. Unity, justice, and compassion are not the ornaments of civilization; they are its foundation stones.

So I say to you, children of tomorrow: walk with courage. In your daily life, resist the temptation to turn away from the suffering of others. Speak truth when silence would be easier. Offer help when it is costly, and forgiveness when it is hardest. If enough hearts are set upon this path, then Abdullah’s vision will not remain a king’s dream, but will become the heritage of mankind. And in that hour, we shall indeed say with him: we have succeeded.