In particular the efforts to reestablish peace after the World War have been directed toward the formation of states and the regulation of their frontiers according to a consciously national program.

I believe that it is my responsibility as the prime minister of Israel to do whatever can be done to exploit the unique opportunities that lie ahead of us to move towards peace. Not everything can be done by one act.

A diplomatic peace is not yet the real peace. It is an essential step in the peace process leading towards a real peace.

We extend our hand towards peace. Our people are committed to peace. We know that peace entails painful compromise for both sides.

I don't think there's anything more important than making peace before it's too late. And it almost always falls to the child to try to move toward the parent.

That idea of peace and love toward humanity shouldn't be nationalistic or denominational. It should be a chief concern for all mankind.

Ultimately we have just one moral duty: to reclaim large areas of peace in ourselves more and more peace and to reflect it towards others. And the more peace there is in us the more peace there will be in our troubled world.

The forces that are driving mankind toward unity and peace are deep-seated and powerful. They are material and natural as well as moral and intellectual.

I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone.

The whole order of nature evinces a progressive march towards a higher life.