“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
