Control does not come from strong police forces, does not come from oppression and repression, does not come from violating people's rights or giving the security systems undue powers

We are the only people on Earth asked to guarantee the security of our occupier...while Israel is the only country that calls for defense from its victims.

We cannot rely upon the silenced to tell us they are suffering.

Women in politics are more honest and forthright. We are not in it for the ego gratification.

You can't simply redefine Jerusalem. The Palestinian claim is based on legality, on the international recognition that the situation created by the war in '67 is not valid.

It looks like we will have a bi-polar reality.

It's not just a question of numbers. There will be more women (in parliament) who are conscious of women's rights ... There will also be women who are not committed to equality.

The rise of Hamas is a product of the failures of political will in the international community, of the absence of the peace process, of the increase in violence and ideology.

It's clear Israel has suspended the peace process, despite the so-called moderation of the Arab world, because it has no interest in peace.

We know what they say, they want all of Palestine (including Israel) and say that negotiations did not work. They talk about wanting reform. That doesn't mean they will do it.

Palestinians were religious in many ways, but they did not subscribe to political Islam, historically.

If at first you don't succeed, tweak it before you toss it.

All these handsome guys are the same. When they're done combing their goddam hair, they beat it on you.

The average golfer's problem is not so much the lack of ability as it is lack of knowledge about what he should be doing

I won't live to see the death-with-dignity movement reach critical mass, but I call on you to carry it forward.

Sadly, too much has changed about publishing ... not only does attractiveness matter to agents and editors, but there's no room anymore for a reclusive writer.

Which is better, truth that is a lie or the lie that is truth?

I don't take myself that seriously, I'm taking the piss out of myself. I can't really beat up guys, it's fun!

One must never miss an opportunity of quoting things by others which are always more interesting than those one thinks up oneself.

The war is like an actress who is getting old. It's less and less photogenic and more and more dangerous. (1944)

I have gained self-confidence, courage and the support of my people.