Quote by Shimon Peres
That was my first lesson from Ben-Gurion. Then I saw him making pe

That was my first lesson from Ben-Gurion. Then I saw him making peace, and I saw him making war. He mobilized me before the war. The man was a very rare combination between a real intellectual and a born leader. There is a contradiction between the two. – Shimon Peres

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I was learning, as I did in the Ministry of Defense. I never knew, but I always learned. – Shimon Peres

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Bringing an end to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians may help the young Arab generation to realise their aspirations. Israel is more than willing to offer our experience in building a modern economy in spite of limited resources to the whole region. – Shimon Peres

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I think I was a good student, because I jumped over a school. My main interest was basically history and literature. Sports were basically basketball and swimming at a pool. I was so happy. – Shimon Peres

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Care less for your harvest than for how it is shared and your life will have meaning and your heart will have peace. – Kent Nerburn

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I pray daily… for peace. – Paul ONeill

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We are a Nation of peace and compassion, yet these people have and will devote every fiber of their beings to the destruction of Americans and our Country. – Charles Foster Bass

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Only to the extent that men desire peace and brotherhood can the world be made better. No peace even though temporarily obtained, will be permanent, whether to individuals or nations, unless it is built upon the solid foundation of eternal principles. – David O. McKay

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