Ariel Sharon Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ariel Sharon.

Ariel Sharon was an Israeli military and political leader, born on February 26, 1928, in Kfar Malal, British Mandate Palestine (now Israel). He played a significant role in shaping Israel's history. Sharon served as a commanding officer during Israel's War of Independence in 1948 and went on to hold prominent military positions throughout his career.

As a military leader, Sharon gained fame for his audacious tactics, earning the nickname "The Bulldozer." He participated in several key military operations, including the Sinai Campaign of 1956 and the Six-Day War of 1967. Sharon's military career culminated in his appointment as the commander of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Southern Command, where he played a pivotal role in the Yom Kippur War of 1973.

Transitioning to politics, Sharon became a member of the right-wing Likud party and served as a member of the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, for many years. Over his political career, Sharon held various ministerial positions, including Defense Minister and Foreign Minister.

However, Ariel Sharon is perhaps best known for his controversial tenure as the Prime Minister of Israel from 2001 to 2006. During his term, he implemented harsh measures to suppress the Second Intifada, a period of violent Palestinian uprisings. Sharon's decision to unilaterally withdraw Israeli troops and settlements from the Gaza Strip in 2005 was met with both support and opposition.

Sadly, Sharon suffered a stroke in 2006 and remained in a coma until his death on January 11, 2014. Despite his polarizing legacy, Ariel Sharon's imprint on Israeli politics, military strategy, and national security remains significant.

To the citizens of Israel, I say: we have passed difficult y

To the citizens of Israel, I say: we have passed difficult years, faced the most painful experiences and overcame them. The future lies before us. We are required to take difficult and controversial steps, but we must not miss the opportunity to try to achieve what we have wished for, for so many years: security, tranquillity and peace.

We extend our hand towards peace. Our people are committed t

We extend our hand towards peace. Our people are committed to peace. We know that peace entails painful compromise for both sides.

Peace

The ongoing conflict between us has caused heavy suffering t

The ongoing conflict between us has caused heavy suffering to both peoples. The future can and must be different. Both our peoples are destined to live together side by side, on this small piece of land. This reality we cannot change.

Future

My strength never came from political echelons, it came from

My strength never came from political echelons, it came from the family. And from the fields and the lands and the flowers and everything I see there. My strength came from there.

Strength

As one who participated in all the wars of the state of Isra

As one who participated in all the wars of the state of Israel, I saw the horror of wars. I saw the fear of wars. I saw my best friends being killed in battles. I was seriously injured twice.

Fear

I cannot say that the attitude of the United Nations always

I cannot say that the attitude of the United Nations always is for the Israeli attitude. Israel, I think, has been under severe attacks by members of the United Nations many times.

Attitude

To our Palestinian neighbours, I assure you that we have a g

To our Palestinian neighbours, I assure you that we have a genuine intention to respect your right to live independently and in dignity. I have already said that Israel has no desire to continue to govern over you and control your fate.

Respect

Peace should provide security. It should be durable. I'm rea

Peace should provide security. It should be durable. I'm ready to go far in making painful concessions. But there is one thing I will never make any concessions on and that's the security of the Israeli citizens and the very existence of the state of Israel. The Palestinians are losing time.

Peace

If there will be a serious Palestinian prime minister who ma

If there will be a serious Palestinian prime minister who makes a 100 percent effort to end terrorism, then we can have peace. Each side has to take steps. If terror continues, there will not be an independent Palestinian state. Israel will not accept it, if terror continues.

Peace

For me, peace should provide security to the Jewish people.

For me, peace should provide security to the Jewish people.

Peace

When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down un

When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down until you get to the end of the row.

Smile

The sad and horrible conclusion is that no one cared that Je

The sad and horrible conclusion is that no one cared that Jews were being murdered... This is the Jewish lesson of the Holocaust and this is the lesson which Auschwitz taught us.

Sad

I am 73 years old. I've seen everything. I've met the kings,

I am 73 years old. I've seen everything. I've met the kings, the queens, the presidents, I've been around the world. I have one thing that I would like to do: to try to reach peace.

Peace

The strength that I have comes from irrigating the citrus pl

The strength that I have comes from irrigating the citrus plantation, ploughing in the vineyard, guarding the melon fields at night. I believe that's what gave me the strength.

Strength

I was born on a farm. My strength has nothing to do with pol

I was born on a farm. My strength has nothing to do with political apparatus. I get my strength from nature, from flowers.

Strength

I don't think I have accomplished what I still have to accom

I don't think I have accomplished what I still have to accomplish. There is one thing that I would like to do, and that's to bring security and peace to the Jewish people.

Peace

Like all Israelis, I yearn for peace. I see the utmost impor

Like all Israelis, I yearn for peace. I see the utmost importance in taking all possible steps that will lead to a solution of the conflict with the Palestinians.

Peace