Let me tell you something that we Israelis have against Moses. He took us 40 years through the desert in order to bring us to the one spot in the Middle East that has no oil!
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The Soviet government is the most realistic regime in the world - no ideals.
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What this quote means
Golda Meir highlights the practical nature of the Soviet government, emphasizing its lack of idealism.
In this quote, Golda Meir points out that the Soviet government operates on a basis of stark realism, devoid of the lofty ideals that often characterize other political systems. This perspective suggests a focus on pragmatic governance and a recognition of the harsh realities of political power, implying that the absence of ideals can lead to a certain authenticity in governance, albeit one that may be morally questionable.
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SovietGovernmentRealismIdealsPolitics
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about political systems during a debate, one might quote Meir to emphasize the importance of realism.
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