I have given instructions that I be informed everytime one of our soldiers is killed, even if it is in themiddle of the night. When President Nasser leavesinstructions that he is to be awakened in the middleof the night if… — Golda Meir Copy Share Image
Once in a Cabinet we had to deal with the fact that there had been an outbreak of assaults on women at night. One minister suggested a curfew; women should stay home after dark. I said, 'But it's the men… — 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
