Quotes by Ariel Sharon

Myself, first of all, I am a Jew. And that is the most important thing for me.

David Ben-Gurion understood that the publics trust is given to a leader in order to lead, determine clear goals and make difficult decisions. The fate of the people and the good of the state guided him, not polls, media treatment or measures of prestige.

I know more about wheat and olive trees than I do about politics.

The sad and horrible conclusion is that no one cared that Jews were being murdered... This is the Jewish lesson of the Holocaust and this is the lesson which Auschwitz taught us.

Pope John Paul II was a man of peace, a friend of the Jewish nation... and worked for the historic reconciliation between the nations and for the renewal of diplomatic ties between Israel and the Vatican at the end of 1993.

Like all Israelis, I yearn for peace. I see the utmost importance in taking all possible steps that will lead to a solution of the conflict with the Palestinians.

When it comes to matters of war and peace, we must not act rashly.

For me, peace should provide security to the Jewish people.

We extend our hand towards peace. Our people are committed to peace. We know that peace entails painful compromise for both sides.