Golda Meir Quotes

A collection of quotes by Golda Meir.

Golda Meir was an Israeli diplomat and politician, serving as the fourth Prime Minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974. She was born on May 3, 1898, in Kiev, Ukraine (then part of the Russian Empire), and her original name was Golda Mabovitch. Meir emigrated to the United States in 1906 and settled in Milwaukee, where she became involved in the Zionist movement at a young age.

In 1921, Meir and her husband Morris Meyerson (later changed to Meir) moved to Palestine, which was under British mandate at the time. She quickly became active in the Israeli labor movement, ultimately rising to a prominent position within the political party Mapai. Meir played a crucial role in the founding of the State of Israel in 1948, and later served as Israel's foreign minister from 1956 to 1966.

During her tenure as Prime Minister, Meir faced several significant challenges, including the Munich Olympics massacre in 1972 and the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Despite criticism and controversy, she was highly regarded for her tenacity and commitment to protecting Israel's security.

Golda Meir retired from politics in 1974, but she remains an influential figure in Israeli history. Her strong leadership and dedication to her country continue to inspire generations. Meir passed away on December 8, 1978, in Jerusalem, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of Israel's most remarkable and influential leaders.

A story once went the rounds of Israel to the effect that Be

A story once went the rounds of Israel to the effect that Ben-Gurion described me as 'the only man' in his cabinet. What amused me about is that he (or whoever invented the story) thought that this was the greatest compliment that could be paid to a woman. I very much doubt that any man would have been flattered if I had said about him that he was the only woman in the government!

Whether women are better than men I cannot say - but I can s

Whether women are better than men I cannot say - but I can say they are certainly no worse.

Don't be humble... you're not that great.

Don't be humble... you're not that great.

Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you're

Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you're aboard, there's nothing you can do.

Women's Liberation is just a lot of foolishness. It's the me

Women's Liberation is just a lot of foolishness. It's the men who are discriminated against. They can't bear children. And no one's likely to do anything about that.

Fashion is an imposition, a reign on freedom.

Fashion is an imposition, a reign on freedom.

Freedom

Peace will come when the Arabs will love their children more

Peace will come when the Arabs will love their children more than they hate us.

Love Peace

The Soviet government is the most realistic regime in the wo

The Soviet government is the most realistic regime in the world - no ideals.

Government

Above all, this country is our own. Nobody has to get up in

Above all, this country is our own. Nobody has to get up in the morning and worry what his neighbors think of him. Being a Jew is no problem here.

Morning

I don't know why you use a fancy French word like detente wh

I don't know why you use a fancy French word like detente when there's a good English phrase for it - cold war.

War

We don't thrive on military acts. We do them because we have

We don't thrive on military acts. We do them because we have to, and thank God we are efficient.

God

As President Nixon says, presidents can do almost anything,

As President Nixon says, presidents can do almost anything, and President Nixon has done many things that nobody would have thought of doing.

Watergate

Not being beautiful was the true blessing... Not being beaut

Not being beautiful was the true blessing... Not being beautiful forced me to develop my inner resources. The pretty girl has a handicap to overcome.

Opportunity

A leader who doesn't hesitate before he sends his nation int

A leader who doesn't hesitate before he sends his nation into battle is not fit to be a leader.

Leadership

We Jews have a secret weapon in our struggle with the Arabs;

We Jews have a secret weapon in our struggle with the Arabs; we have no place to go.

Nationalism Nation Nationality

Pessimism is a luxury that a Jew can never allow himself.

Pessimism is a luxury that a Jew can never allow himself.

Religion

I can honestly say that I was never affected by the question

I can honestly say that I was never affected by the question of the success of an undertaking. If I felt it was the right thing to do, I was for it regardless of the possible outcome.

Right

Whether women are better than men I cannot say, but I can sa

Whether women are better than men I cannot say, but I can say they are certainly no worse.

Men & Women

Don't be humble, you're not that great.

Don't be humble, you're not that great.

Humility

Old age is like flying through a storm. Once you're aboard,

Old age is like flying through a storm. Once you're aboard, there's nothing you can do.

Age