Let sovereignty be granted us over a portion of the earth's surface large enough to satisfy our rightful requirements as a nation. The rest we shall manage for ourselves. Theodor Herzl earthgrantlarge Change image and share on social
The Jews had, as a matter of fact, long been all along the most ingenious entrepreneurs. It was only our own future that we had never built upon a business basis. Theodor Herzl basisbuildbusiness Change image and share on social
Nothing prevents us from being and remaining the exponents of a united humanity, when we have a country of our own. To fulfill this mission we do not have to remain literally planted among the nations who hate and despise us. Theodor Herzl countrydespiseexponent share on social
But I am convinced that those Jews who stand aside today with a malicious smile and with their hands in their trousers' pockets will also want to dwell in our beautiful home. Theodor Herzl beautifulconvincedwell Change image and share on social
Our opponents maintain that we are confronted with insurmountable political obstacles, but that may be said of the smallest obstacle if one has no desire to surmount it. Theodor Herzl confrontdesireinsurmountable Change image and share on social
If anyone thinks that Jews can steal into the land of their fathers, he is deceiving either himself or others. Nowhere is the coming of Jews so promptly noted as in the historic home of the Jews, for the very reason that it is the historic home. Theodor Herzl comedeceivefather share on social
Economic distress, political pressure, and social obloquy already drive us from our homes and from our graves. The Jews are already constantly shifting from place to place. Theodor Herzl constantlydistressdrive Change image and share on social
The spirit in which the offer was made must of necessity contribute to improving and alleviating the situation of the Jewish people without our renouncing one iota of the great principles upon which our movement is based. Theodor Herzl alleviatebasecontribute share on social
Four years ago in speaking of a Jewish nation one ran the risk of being regarded ridiculous. Today he makes himself ridiculous who denies the existence of a Jewish nation. Theodor Herzl agodenyexistence Change image and share on social
I prefer being penetrated by iron to seeing Palestine is loose. Theodor Herzl ironloosepalestine Change image and share on social