A story once went the rounds of Israel to the effect that Ben-Gurion described me as 'the only man' in his cabinet. What amused me about is that he (or whoever invented the story) thought that this was the greatest… — Golda Meir Copy Share Image
There can be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. His instinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, he most illogically kicks up a row. — Golda Meir Copy Share Image
I want to say to you, friends, that the Jewish community in Palestine is going to fight to the very end. If we have… — Golda Meir Copy Share Image
The Egyptians could run to Egypt, the Syrians into Syria. The only place we could run was into the sea, and before we did… — Golda Meir Copy Share Image
Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short. — Golda Meir Copy Share Image
If we have to have a choice between being dead and pitied, and being alive with a bad image, we'd rather be alive and… — Golda Meir Copy Share Image
Arab sovereignty in Jerusalem just cannot be. This city will not be divided-not half and half, not 60-40, not 75-25, nothing. — Golda Meir Copy Share Image
You can get used to anything if you have to, even feeling perpetually guilty. — Golda Meir Copy Share Image
Not being beautiful was the true blessing. Not being beautiful forced me to develop my inner resources. The pretty girl has a handicap to… — Golda Meir Copy Share Image
To be or not to be is not a question of compromise. Either you be or you don't be. — Golda Meir Copy Share Image
Whether women are better than men I cannot say - but I can say they are certainly no worse. — Golda Meir Copy Share Image
