I incline to an aristocratic republic. This would satisfy the ambitious spirit among our people. We shall learn from the historic mistakes of others in the same way as we learn from our own; for we are a modern nation and wish to be the most modern in the world. Theodor Herzl ambitiousaristocratichistoric 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
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
It goes without saying that the Jewish people can have no other goal than Palestine and that, whatever the fate of the proposition may be, our attitude toward the land of our fathers is and shall remain unchangeable. Theodor Herzl attitudefatefather share on social
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
Palestine is our unforgettable historic home. The very name would be a force of marvelous potency for summoning our people together. Theodor Herzl forcehistorichome Change image and share on social
Zionism demands a publicly recognized and legally secured homeland in Palestine for the Jewish people. This platform is unchangeable. Theodor Herzl demandhomelandjewish Change image and share on social
The Jewish people asked nothing of its sons except not to be denied. The world is grateful to every great man when he brings it something; only the paternal home thanks the son who brings nothing but himself. Theodor Herzl askbringdeny 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
I prefer being penetrated by iron to seeing Palestine is loose. Theodor Herzl ironloosepalestine Change image and share on social