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Agreement Quote by David

“We do not seek an agreement with the [Palestinian] Arabs in order to secure the peace. Of course we regard peace as an essential thing. It is impossible to build up the country in a state of permanent warfare. But peace for us is a mean, and not an end. The end is the fulfillment of Zionism in its…” quote by David
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“We do not seek an agreement with the [Palestinian] Arabs in order to secure the peace. Of course we regard peace as an essential thing. It is impossible to build up the country in a state of permanent warfare. But peace for us is a mean, and not an end. The end is the fulfillment of Zionism in its maximum scope. Only for this reason do we need peace, and do we need an agreement.”

David

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public address, David Ben-Gurion, 1948

He views peace as a tool to achieve Zionist goals, not an ultimate aim, emphasizing strategic necessity over idealism.

In simple terms: Peace is a means to fulfill national aspirations.

Key Takeaway

Use peace strategically.

Themes

politics nationalism strategy

Mood

determined pragmatic

Type

political strategic

When to use this quote

  • diplomatic negotiations
  • nation building
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Zionism statebuilding realpolitik

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is peace a sufficient condition for national fulfillment?
  • How can strategic peace be balanced with ethical considerations?
A Different Perspective

Peace alone may not guarantee lasting stability without addressing underlying tensions.

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