Ariel Quote by Thabo Mbeki
![“We would take the same position as the majority of the world about this, including this issue where Prime Minister [Ariel] Sharon made a commitment to pull Israeli troops out of Gaza.” quote by Thabo Mbeki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4a2/thabo-mbeki-2259_ariel_we-would-take-the-same-position-as-the-m_1364866.jpg)
“We would take the same position as the majority of the world about this, including this issue where Prime Minister [Ariel] Sharon made a commitment to pull Israeli troops out of Gaza.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2002
Leaders sometimes align with global consensus, even on contentious issues, to maintain legitimacy.
In simple terms: Following the world’s view can be strategic.
Key Takeaway
Balance personal stance with global opinion.
Themes
politics
leadership
consensus
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- conflict resolution
- public statements
Key Concepts
diplomacy
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you diverge from the majority?
- What risks come with aligning to global opinion?
A Different Perspective
Consensus may suppress minority perspectives.
![“We differ with the Israeli Government about a number of things, and they know that. In the past, I have discussed with Prime Minister [Ariel] Sharon these issues. The fact that we differ about something or the other shouldn't be a matter of strain.” quote by Thabo Mbeki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b59/thabo-mbeki-2259_ariel_we-differ-with-the-israeli-government-ab_1383844.jpg)
![“In 1982, when Alexander Haig and [Ariel] Sharon put this plan to invade the south of Lebanon and Beirut, they imagined that in two or three or five days, they can demolish the PLO and destroy its infrastructure. What happened? The longest Arab - Israeli confrontation.” quote by Yasser Arafat](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/82f/yasser-arafat-6821_ariel_in-1982-when-alexander-haig-and-ariel-sh_252847.jpg)
![“Where is [Ariel] Sharon who, planning to be one of the big heroes of Israel, became one of the killers, criminals, killing our small kids in Sabra and Chatila. Where is Alexander Haig?” quote by Yasser Arafat](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/20f/yasser-arafat-6821_ariel_where-is-ariel-sharon-who-planning-to-be_2604530.jpg)
![“[Alexander Haig and Ariel Sharon ] casualties in this war were more than in all the previous Arab - Israeli confrontations. If you remember, it is the only war [in 1982] which hasn't a hero among the Israeli generals.” quote by Yasser Arafat](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea4/yasser-arafat-6821_ariel_alexander-haig-and-ariel-sharon-casualti_1422432.jpg)
