Top 167 Quotes & Sayings by Ariel Sharon - Page 2

I do know that Syria never will recognize Lebanon as an independent country, and the declaration of independence of Lebanon took place in 1943. Syria never - Syria never have recognized Lebanon. They regard Lebanon as part of Syria.

One has to view things realistically.

In times of peace, just as today in our fight against terror, the United States and Israel stand together.

The State of Israel is not collapsing and will not collapse.

I have absolute faith in the correctness of my course.

We have learned a long time ago that one cannot compromise with terrorists.

Israel's security policy is determined by our needs. I strongly reject all the unfounded publicity suggesting that Israel is prevented from taking action because of international pressure.

Israel, an embattled democracy, has been fighting terrorism for over 100 years.

It's very, very clear that you cannot move to the next phase unless the former one has been fully accomplished.

I believe that the Jewish state will exist forever.

My grandfather was facing this terror, my parents, myself.

Countries such as Iraq, Iran, Libya and Syria, which support terrorist organizations and use terror to achieve their objectives, are precisely the same countries working tirelessly to acquire weapons of mass destruction. This combination creates a new dimension to the threat on our way of life in the 21st century.

The United States cannot live with terror.

If there is something that I respect about the Arabs, it's the fact that they never change their position.

I've been under security protection since 1978.

The government, under my leadership, will act to implement the rule of law and to maintain the independence of the judicial system, which is one of the pillars of maintaining a democratic system.

Terrorists are trained in Syria, and weapons come from Iran and Syria, and I believe that's something that should be stopped.

I wouldn't go so far to say that destiny preserves me. I managed to survive and to succeed.

Israel is the only country in the world that is ready to make compromises - even though it did not lose any wars.

Israel does not start wars.

Jerusalem is the holiest place for the Jewish people.

I'm an optimist.

Arabs have the right to visit everywhere in the Land of Israel, and Jews have the right to visit every place in the Land of Israel.

The Palestinians have arrived at the conclusion that nothing can be achieved using terror.

The Palestinians should have understood by now that what they haven't gotten today they won't be given tomorrow.

I believe that Israel is much stronger than many of its leaders.

I think that Hezbollah, no doubt that they work together with the Syrians.

There is a deep-felt desire among the people to stand firmly together in dealing with the challenges of the future.

In all of my possessions, in all moments, whether hard or happy, I was accompanied by my dear wife, Lilly, who supported me wholeheartedly.

As one who has been in hard situations, I believe that I know how to deal with complicated and hard situations.

The power of a person derives not from the office he occupies but from a clear sense of direction and aspiration and from a willingness to struggle for his ways and beliefs.

If there is ever to be an end to the conflict, the Palestinians must recognize the Jewish people's right to a homeland and the existence of an independent Jewish state in the homeland of the Jewish people.

I don't see any situation where Israel will not be sitting on the Golan Heights.

The Jewish people remember the dramatic vote in the U.N. Assembly on November 29, 1947, when representatives of the nations recognized our right to national revival in our historic homeland.

I call on the Western democracies and primarily on the leader of the free world, the United States: Do not repeat the dreadful mistake of 1938, when enlightened European democracies decided to sacrifice Czechoslovakia for a convenient temporary solution... Israel will not be Czechoslovakia.

Abu Mazen is not a member of the Zionist movement. He is a Palestinian.

Israel is the only democracy in this part of the world.

One cannot negotiate under fire.

What would happen in the U.S. to terrorists who are not citizens? In less than 24 hours, they would be rounded up, taken to the airport and expelled.

We have to remember that Arafat was the one that started with hijacking airplanes already in 1968.

One generation after another is drifting away from anything Jewish.

Syria is hosting the most dangerous terrorist organizations.

I believe Prime Minister Blair is a friend, and a friend of Israel.

Arafat conducts terror; his strategy is the strategy of terror.

There is a famous saying: 'It's hard to be a Jew.' It's also hard to be a Palestinian. I know that.

It is in Israel's interest not to govern the Palestinians but for the Palestinians to govern themselves in their own state.

When it comes to matters of war and peace, we must not act rashly.

I don't hate anyone.

There is a feeling among the Arabs - encouraging terrorist activity is part of the broad new Arab strategy - that sooner or later, Israel will be forced to withdraw from Samaria, Judea and Gaza.

Arafat is the greatest obstacle to peace and stability in the Middle East.

Jordan is Palestine. The capital of Palestine is Amman. If Palestinian Arabs want to find their political expression, they will have to do it in Amman.

Arafat is hosting, training, supporting, sponsoring terrorist organizations.

Expressions of disobedience naturally encourage terrorist organizations and motivate them to intensify their actions.

I was born in the Land of Israel, the son of pioneers - people who tilled the land and sought no fights - who did not come to Israel to dispossess its residents.

Staying in Likud means wasting time in political squabbles rather than acting on behalf of the good of the country.

Israel is a society governed by the rule of law.

We have built cities, developed industry and cultivated agriculture - we have transformed the State of Israel into an example and symbol for many other countries in the world.

I never had a political power base.

Even a superpower has limits.

If cars and buses were attacked daily by petrol bombs or stones for 16 months in Washington, could you imagine it would be tolerated? It would not, because in the name of democracy, to preserve democracy, steps would be taken.