Arab Quote by Moshe Dayan
“It was in our power to set high price for our blood, a price too high for the Arab community, the Arab army, or the Arab governments to think it worth paying.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview with Israeli officials, 1967
Leaders can set costs beyond what others can afford, using power to limit opposition.
In simple terms: Power can price out opponents.
Key Takeaway
Use pricing wisely, not oppressively.
Themes
politics
power
economics
Mood
critical
strategic
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- budget negotiations
- trade embargoes
- political leverage
Key Concepts
strategic pricing
conflict
resource control
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ethical to set prohibitive prices?
- What alternatives exist to influence opponents?
A Different Perspective
High prices may provoke resistance or humanitarian issues.
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