"I made a name for myself as someone who is determined to swim against the stream if it's dirty."Yossi Sarid
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Yossi Sarid Quotes
Israeli - Politician|October 24, 1940 - December 4, 2015
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Yossi Sarid Quotes
Read Yossi Sarid quotes on leadership, youth, conviction and swimming against the stream from the Israeli politician, minister and journalist.
"There are no good and bad peoples; there are only leaderships that behave responsibly or insanely."Yossi Sarid
LeadershipResponsibility
"Young people who have no future will easily give up their future, which they can't see on the horizon."Yossi Sarid
YouthHope
"It's not up to me to list, like a grocer, my achievements in the government and the Knesset."Yossi Sarid
HumilityAchievement
"I do not believe in the eternity of the spirit. That contradicts my ideology."Yossi Sarid
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About Yossi Sarid
Israeli - Politician | Born October 24, 1940 - December 4, 2015
# Yossi Sarid Quotes
Yossi Sarid was an Israeli politician, government minister and journalist. He served in the Knesset for more than three decades, led the Meretz party, and held posts including Minister of Education and Minister of the Environment.
After retiring from politics, Sarid became a well-known newspaper columnist. He was known for his sharp mind and his willingness to take unpopular positions, which shows in the quotes below.
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Quick answers about Yossi Sarid and these famous quotes.
Who was Yossi Sarid?
Yossi Sarid was an Israeli politician and journalist who served in the Knesset for over 30 years and led the Meretz party.
What government posts did Yossi Sarid hold?
He served as Minister of the Environment and later as Minister of Education.
What is Yossi Sarid's most famous quote?
A memorable line is "I made a name for myself as someone who is determined to swim against the stream if it's dirty."