Agreement Quote by David Ben-Gurion
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“A partial Jewish State is not the end, but only the beginning. ... I am certain that we will not be prevented from settling in the other parts of the country, either by mutual agreements with our Arab neighbors or by some other means. . . [If the Arabs refuse] we shall have to speak to them in a different language. But we shall only have another language if we have a state.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, political context
Establishing a Jewish state is a starting point; further settlement will require new languages and negotiations with neighbors.
In simple terms: State foundation is just the beginning; future steps need new dialogue.
Key Takeaway
Prepare for ongoing diplomatic communication.
Themes
politics
statehood
negotiation
future
Mood
strategic
hopeful
Type
political
visionary
When to use this quote
- peace talks
- settlement planning
- regional diplomacy
Key Concepts
international relations
conflict resolution
national identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What language facilitates peace?
- How to balance expansion with coexistence?
A Different Perspective
Negotiations may face entrenched opposition.
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