The Egyptians could run to Egypt, the Syrians into Syria. The only place we could run was into the sea, and before we did that we might as well fight.

We Jews have a secret weapon in our struggle with the Arabs; we have no place to go.

I never did anything alone. Whatever was accomplished in this country was accomplished collectively.

A leader who doesn't hesitate before he sends his nation into battle is not fit to be a leader.

We cannot fathom technology that is unknown to us, and we seldom consider things that seem impossible to us.

It's no accident many accuse me of conducting public affairs with my heart instead of my head. Well, what if I do? Those who don't know how to weep with their whole heart don't know how to laugh either.