Able Quote by David Ben-Gurion
“The acceptance of partition does not commit us to renounce Transjordan: one does not demand from anybody to give up his vision. We shall accept a state in the boundaries fixed today, but the boundaries of Zionist aspirations are the concern of the Jewish people and no external factor will be able to limit them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Acceptance of Partition, 1948
Accepting a political border does not mean abandoning broader aspirations; external limits cannot stop a people's vision.
In simple terms: Accepting a border doesn't stop larger goals.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits while pursuing larger aims.
Themes
politics
national identity
compromise
vision
sovereignty
Mood
cautious
determined
Type
strategic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- conflict resolution
- policy planning
- national strategy
Key Concepts
realpolitik
self-determination
boundary politics
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of accepting partial solutions?
- How do visions persist despite borders?
A Different Perspective
Compromise may be seen as betrayal by some factions.
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