Ariel Sharon

A people cannot exist if there is no social solidarity. ”

When I was born here on one of the farms in Israel, my childhood, I never thought for one day that we will not be living together with Arabs. ”

I have always maintained that the only group I belong to consists of my family, my wife Lily, my mother, my sons Omri and Gilad. ”

I have absolute faith in the correctness of my course. ”

The power of a person derives not from the office he occupies but from a clear sense of direction and aspiration and from a willingness to struggle for his ways and beliefs. ”

I was born on a farm. My strength has nothing to do with political apparatus. I get my strength from nature, from flowers. ”

If there is something that I respect about the Arabs, it's the fact that they never change their position. ”

Arafat is hosting, training, supporting, sponsoring terrorist organizations. ”

To our Palestinian neighbours, I assure you that we have a genuine intention to respect your right to live independently and in dignity. I have already said that Israel has no desire to continue to govern over you and control your fate. ”

Staying in Likud means wasting time in political squabbles rather than acting on behalf of the good of the country. ”