"You don't have to be desperate. Never be desperate. That is my slogan."Yitzhak Shamir
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Yitzhak Shamir Quotes
Israeli - Statesman|October 22, 1915 - June 30, 2012
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Yitzhak Shamir Quotes
Read Yitzhak Shamir quotes on resilience, risk, overcoming obstacles and never giving up from the Israeli statesman who twice served as Prime Minister.
"I feel alive inside only when obstacles are arising that must be overcome and eliminated."Yitzhak Shamir
ObstaclesChallenge
"We must never bend too much."Yitzhak Shamir
StrengthPrinciples
"I am not afraid of taking risks. We have to take risks for peace."Yitzhak Shamir
RiskPeace
"Wars have not solved anything in our region. They have only caused misery, suffering, bereavement, and hatred."Yitzhak Shamir
"In this part of the world, Jews and Arabs will live together forever."Yitzhak Shamir
CoexistenceFuture
"I said it several times: a blow you are getting from a friend is still a blow, but more painful."Yitzhak Shamir
FriendshipBetrayal
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About Yitzhak Shamir
Israeli - Statesman | Born October 22, 1915 - June 30, 2012
# Yitzhak Shamir Quotes
Yitzhak Shamir was an Israeli statesman who served twice as Prime Minister of Israel, in the 1980s and early 1990s. Born in what is now Belarus, he moved to Mandatory Palestine in 1935 and was active in the pre-state underground before later working in intelligence and entering politics.
Shamir also served as Speaker of the Knesset and Foreign Minister. He was known as a firm, steady leader, and his quotes reflect toughness, persistence and the belief that challenges are there to be overcome.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Yitzhak Shamir and these famous quotes.
Who was Yitzhak Shamir?
Yitzhak Shamir was an Israeli statesman who served as the seventh Prime Minister of Israel.
When was Yitzhak Shamir Prime Minister?
He served as Prime Minister from 1983 to 1984 and again from 1986 to 1992.
Where was Yitzhak Shamir born?
He was born in Ruzhany, then part of the Russian Empire and now in Belarus.
What is Yitzhak Shamir's most famous quote?
A memorable line is "You don't have to be desperate. Never be desperate. That is my slogan."