Yitzhak Shamir Quotes

A collection of quotes by Yitzhak Shamir.

Yitzhak Shamir (1915-2012) was an Israeli politician and the seventh Prime Minister of Israel. Born in Poland, Shamir immigrated to Palestine in 1935 and became involved in the Zionist movement. He played a significant role in the Haganah, a Jewish paramilitary organization, and later in the Mossad, the Israeli intelligence agency. Shamir co-founded the political party Lehi, also known as the Stern Gang, which opposed British rule in Palestine. After Israel's establishment, he served as Prime Minister from 1983 to 1984 and from 1986 to 1992. Shamir was known for his staunch support for Israeli security and his commitment to Jewish settlements in the occupied territories.

A man who goes forth to take the life of another whom he doe

A man who goes forth to take the life of another whom he does not know must believe one thing only - that by his act he will change the course of history.

Yitzhak Shamir

Life Change History Man

I believe that the will of the people is resolved by a stron

I believe that the will of the people is resolved by a strong leadership. Even in a democratic society, events depend on a strong leadership with a strong power of persuasion, and not on the opinion of the masses.

Yitzhak Shamir

Leadership