Ariel Sharon Quotes & Trivia

Quotes

A lie should be tried in a place where it will attract the attention of the world.

Everyone there should move, should run, should grab more hills, expand the territory. Everything that's grabbed, will be in our hands. Everything we don't grab will be in their hands.

I believe that the conditions have been created that will allow us and the Palestinians to reach a historic breakthrough.

I vow that if I was just an Israeli civilian and I met a Palestinian I would burn him and I would make him suffer before killing him.

Iran, Libya and Syria are irresponsible states, which must be disarmed of weapons of mass destruction, and a successful American move in Iraq as a model will make that easier to achieve.

Israel may have the right to put others on trial, but certainly no one has the right to put the Jewish people and the State of Israel on trial.

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.

Never have I seen such a desire to capitulate.

The ongoing conflict between us has caused heavy suffering to both peoples. The future can and must be different. Both our peoples are destined to live together side by side, on this small piece of land. This reality we cannot change.

There is no bullet-proof vest in my size.

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

We have an opportunity to break off from the path of blood which has been forced on us over the last four years. We have an opportunity to start on a new path. For the first time in a long time there exists in our region hope for a better future for our children and grandchildren.