When it becomes a bloody reality, we have to come together and look at what can be done to return to the order of peace, ... There is no alternative to it.
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He was the editor of our paper. He created the publishing house in Hebrew. He was - I wouldn't say the 'guru' - but really he was our teacher and a most respected man. I wrote for the paper of the youth movement.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the respect and influence of a mentor figure in a communal or professional context.
In this quote, Shimon Peres pays tribute to a significant figure in his life, acknowledging the man's leadership, educational role, and contribution to Hebrew publishing. This demonstrates how mentors can shape the lives of individuals and communities, highlighting the importance of guidance and respect in leadership roles.
Themes
LeadershipMentorRespectGuidancePublishing
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a conference on community leadership, one might reference this quote to emphasize the importance of mentoring.
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All quotes →I didn't plan to be a politician. The founder of our country, David Ben-Gurion, called me from the kibbutz to serve in the underground. We were short of manpower, short of arms. I was 24 years old. I was supposed to serve my country for one or two years. I am 89 years old this year, and I keep going.
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The United States is the only power in history that became great by giving and not by taking. I think the crisis was when the United States had more money than ideas. Money doesn't produce money. Ideas produce money.
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The problem of the Middle East is poverty more than politics.
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Early in the morning, I fell in love with the girl that later on became my wife. At that time, we were so naive. I wanted to charm her, so I read her Capital by Marx. I thought somehow she would be convinced by the strength of his criticism about capital.
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