A Quote by Shelby Steele

Palestinians have balked every time their longed-for nationhood has come within grasp. They have seemed to prefer the aggrieved dignity of their resentments to the challenges of nationhood.

Shelby Steele

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Shelby Steele
American - Author
Born: January 1, 1946

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