Deceit Quote by Moshe Sharett
“I have learned that the state of Israel cannot be ruled in our generation without deceit and adventurism. These are historical facts that cannot be altered.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the United Nations, 1948, Israel's early diplomatic efforts
The quote suggests that ruling Israel now would require deception and reckless daring, implying political reality is harsh and immutable.
In simple terms: Ruling Israel now needs deceit and daring.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the moral costs of political power.
Themes
politics
ethics
leadership
history
conflict
Mood
cautious
critical
serious
Type
political
historical
reflective
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- policy making
- conflict resolution
- government formation
Key Concepts
realpolitik
nationalism
moral compromise
Questions to Reflect On
- Can power be exercised without deceit?
- What alternatives exist to reckless adventurism?
A Different Perspective
It overlooks possibilities for ethical governance and peacebuilding.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
