“Sectarian divide has created a schism in our society that is a major challenge. As monarch of all Bahrainis, it pains me to see many harmed by the actions of a few. And yet I am optimistic and have faith in our people. We all realize that now is the time to strike a balance between stability and gra”

“The pleasure of one's effect on other people still exists in age - what's called making a hit. But the hit is much rarer and made of different stuff.”