The Jews' greatest contribution to history is dissatisfaction! We're a nation born to be discontented. Whatever exists we believe can be changed for the better. Shimon Peres bearchangecontribution Change image and share on social
The older generation had greater respect for land than science. But we live in an age when science, more than soil, has become the provider of growth and abundance. Living just on the land creates loneliness in an age of globality. Shimon Peres abundanceagecreate share on social
I think I was a good student, because I jumped over a school. My main interest was basically history and literature. Sports were basically basketball and swimming at a pool. I was so happy. Shimon Peres basicallybasketballgood Change image and share on social
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. Shimon Peres createeditorguru share on social
In order to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear country you have to introduce a system of verification and inspection. Shimon Peres countryinspectionintroduce Change image and share on social
Television has made dictatorship impossible but democracy unbearable. Shimon Peres democracydictatorshipimpossible Change image and share on social
Israel was born under the British mandate. We learned from the British what democracy means, and how it behaves in a time of danger, war and terror. We thank Britain for introducing freedom and respect of human rights both in normal and demanding circumstances. Shimon Peres bearbehavebritain share on social
For me, dreaming is simply being pragmatic. Shimon Peres dreampragmaticsimply Change image and share on social
He taught me literature, and he actually taught me how to read. He was my personal mentor. Shimon Peres literaturementorpersonal Change image and share on social
You know who is against democracy in the Middle East? The husbands. They got used to their way of life. Now, the traditional way of life must change. Everybody must change. If you don't give equal rights to women, you can't progress. Shimon Peres changedemocracyeast share on social
