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David Ben-Gurion

David Ben-Gurion

David Ben-Gurion (October 1886 - 1 December 1973) was the first Prime Minister of Israel

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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 Ben-Gurion

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In Israel, in order to be a realist you must believe in miracles.

– David Ben-Gurion

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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 not to be feared.

– David Ben-Gurion

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I am not in a hurry, I can wait ten years. We are under no pressure whatsoever.

– David Ben-Gurion

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If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert.

– David Ben-Gurion

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Israel will not discuss a peace involving the concession of any piece of territory. The neighboring states do not deserve an inch of Israel's land. . . . We are ready for exchange for peace.

– David Ben-Gurion

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There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship, communion, or company than a good marriage.

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The 3 "quotes from the news wire" are not by Ben-Gurion. They are by Turkish President Erdogan quoted in a 2017 CNN article. https://www.cnn.com/2017/05/08/middleeast/erdogan-muslim-visits-jerusalem/index.html
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