David BenGurion Quotes

A collection of quotes by David BenGurion.

David Ben-Gurion was an Israeli statesman and politician, born in Poland in 1886. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of the State of Israel and served as its first Prime Minister from 1948 to 1953 and again from 1955 to 1963. Ben-Gurion was known for his leadership during the Israeli War of Independence and his efforts to build a strong, independent Jewish state. He also played a significant role in the shaping of Israel's foreign policy and was instrumental in developing its defense forces. Ben-Gurion is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern Israel.

Courage is a special kind of knowledge: the knowledge of how

Courage is a special kind of knowledge: the knowledge of how to fear what ought to be feared and how not to fear what ought no to be feared.

David BenGurion


In order to be realist you must believe in miracles.

In order to be realist you must believe in miracles.

David BenGurion


Anyone who doesn't believe in miracles is not a realist.

Anyone who doesn't believe in miracles is not a realist.

David BenGurion

Miracles

This life as a simple citizen and laborer has its benefits n

This life as a simple citizen and laborer has its benefits not only for the person himself but perhaps also for his country. After all, there is room for only one Prime Minister, but for those who make the desert bloom there is room for hundreds, thousands and even millions. And the destiny of the state is in the hands of the many rather than of a single individual. There are times when an individual feels he should do those things which only can and should be done by the many.

David BenGurion


Without moral and intellectual independence, there is no anc

Without moral and intellectual independence, there is no anchor for national independence.

David BenGurion

Independence