History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives. (Speech in London, 1970)
Abba Eban quote When I was first here, we had the advantages of the underdog. Now we have the disadvantages of the overdog.
Abba Eban quote The Jews are the living embodiment of the minority, the constant reminder of what duties societies owe their minorities, whoever they might be.
Abba Eban quote Israel is not an aviary.
Abba Eban quote It is our experience that political leaders do not always mean the opposite of what they say.
Abba Eban quote His ignorance is encyclopaedic
Abba Eban quote Consensus is what many people say in chorus but do not believe as individuals.
Abba Eban quote A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually
Abba Eban quote Biography
Israeli diplomat, 1915-
