Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Abba Eban
- One of the chief tasks of any dialogue with the Gentile world is to prove that the distinction between anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism is not a distinction at all.
- A statesman who keeps his ear permanently glued to the ground will have neither elegance of posture nor flexibility of movement.
- History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives.
- I think that this is the first war in history that on the morrow the victors sued for peace and the vanquished called for unconditional surrender.
- It is our experience that political leaders do not always mean the opposite of what they say.
- Time and again these governments have rejected proposals today – and longed for them tomorrow.
- Lest Arab governments be tempted out of sheer routine to rush into impulsive rejection, let me suggest that tragedy is not what men suffer but what they miss.
- The Jews are the living embodiment of the minority, the constant reminder of what duties societies owe their minorities, whoever they might be.
- Men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all the other alternatives.
- A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually.
Abba Eban (1915–2002) was an Israeli diplomat, scholar, and politician who played a pivotal role in shaping the early history of the State of Israel. Born in South Africa, Eban moved to the United Kingdom and later studied at Cambridge University. Fluent in several languages, he became renowned for his eloquence and diplomatic skills.
Eban was a key figure in the United Nations, where he served as Israel’s ambassador from 1950 to 1959 and again in the early 1960s. He was instrumental in gaining international support for the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. Known for his wit and oratory, Eban addressed the UN General Assembly in 1956 during the Suez Crisis, delivering a memorable speech that solidified his reputation as a skilled diplomat.
In addition to his diplomatic career, Eban served as Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Education. His commitment to diplomacy and advocacy for Israel earned him both admiration and criticism. Eban’s contributions to the development of Israeli foreign policy and his efforts to secure Israel’s place on the world stage remain significant aspects of his legacy.
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