Ami Ayalon quotes

Ami Ayalon is an Israeli politician, former naval commander, and former head of Israel's Shin Bet security agency. His career has centered on national security, intelligence, and efforts for Israeli-Palestinian peace. He has become a prominent advocate for dialogue and coexistence in the region. Here are 12 of his quotes:

Frustration is not a work plan. (Ami Ayalon)
A captain who does not know where he wants to sail, there is no wind on Earth that will bring him there. View quote
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In moments of pain, we seek revenge. View quote
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Once we agree on the future, the present will be much easier. A captain who does not know where he wants to sail, there is no wind on Earth that will bring him there. We have first to decide where we want to go, where we want to sail. View quote
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Israel must decide quickly what sort of environment it wants to live in because the current model, which has some apartheid characteristics, is not compatible with Jewish principles. View quote
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You can't ignore reality. You won't wake up one morning and find that the Arabs of Umm al-Faham have become part of Palestine and are no longer in Israel. View quote
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Under questioning, a terrorist should be made to yield. View quote
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It's for the Palestinians to decide who will lead them. View quote
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The Labor Party is a party with no ideals, regulations or laws, and it is a party I will not be a part of. View quote
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I am not entering politics to be another Knesset member. If I enter the political arena I want to be prime minister. Period. View quote
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An order to fire on people that do not fire on you is a completely illegal order. (Ami Ayalon)
The Labor Party is a body that does not seek political life, and does not fight for its life. View quote
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