Zionism is nothing more, but also nothing less, than the Jewish People's sense of origin and destination in the Land linked eternally with its name. It is also the instrument whereby the Jewish Nation seeks an authentic fulfillment of itself. — Abba Eban Copy Share Image
“History teaches us that men and nations only behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives." --” — Abba Eban Copy Share
Time and again these governments have rejected proposals today - and longed for them tomorrow. — Abba Eban Copy Share
Playing the game I have learned the meaning of humility. It has given me an understanding of futility of the human effort. — Abba Eban Copy Share
“If Algeria introduced a resolution that the earth was flat and that Israel had flattened it, it would pass by a vote of 164… — Abba Eban Copy Share
Science is not a sacred cow. Science is a horse. Don’t worship it. Feed it. [Addressing a group of prospective contributors to an Israeli… — Abba Eban Copy Share
Human beings act intelligently only after they have exhausted the alternatives — Abba Eban Copy Share
Consensus is what many people say in chorus but do not believe as individuals. — Abba Eban Copy Share
You can't achieve anything without getting in someone's way. You can't be detached and effective. — Abba Eban Copy Share
Lest Arab governments be tempted out of sheer routine to rush into impulsive rejection, let me suggest that tragedy is not what men suffer… — Abba Eban Copy Share
A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually. — Abba Eban Copy Share
