Come Quote by David Ben-Gurion
“There are eleven million Jews in the world. I don't say that all of them will come here, but I expect several million, and with natural increase I can quite imagine a Jewish state of ten million.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Declaration of Independence, Israel, 1948
He envisions a large Jewish population in a future state, projecting growth through immigration and natural increase.
In simple terms: He predicts a Jewish state of ten million people.
Key Takeaway
Consider demographic projections in nation building.
Themes
nation building
demographics
vision
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- historical analysis
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
population growth
immigration
national identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How realistic are his population estimates?
- What factors could alter this projection?
A Different Perspective
Assumes steady immigration and birth rates, which may fluctuate.
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