I think that, in Israel, the greatest fear that people have, and I have it, too, is fear of genocide.

Translators are like ninjas. If you notice them, they’re no good.

My father - I once asked him what was his greatest achievement. He said his greatest achievement was that he fought in five wars in the infantry, always on the front line, and never hurt anybody.

According to Gur's theory of boredom, everything that happens in the world today is because of boredom: love, war, inventions, fake fireplaces - ninety-five percent of all that is pure boredom.

It's kind of a reflex for me to ignore my own wishes and think about other people first.

If you want to learn how to be happy, you have to know what is sadness first.

Rabbits are played. Nowadays it's all about the turtles. Tell them it's a ninja, they'll freak.

The one who swallows cactuses with spines should not complain about hemorrhoids.

Writing a story is kind of like surfing, as opposed to the novel, where you use a GPS to get somewhere. With surfing, you kind of jump.

For three months, a person sits and looks at you, imagining a kiss.

Most of the Jewish writer friends I have are American, and I feel closer to them because they're always obsessed with one issue - identity: what does it mean to be an American Jew?

Nonsense, this is my home and I must defend it. It’s time for Santa to get serious.

There is a difference between ‘off-limits’ and those places you can visit without getting caught.

Maybe it was all those wild times that kept me young.

There's no turning back...We will win. We are winning because ours is a revolution of mind and heart.

There must be labor, incessant and constant, if there is to be a harvest.

Our hearts are lamps for ever burning.

There cannot be true democracy unless women's voices are heard.

What can be found equal to modesty, uncorrupt faith, the sister of justice, and undisguised truth?

I am worth loving. I do not have to earn love. I am lovable because I exist. Others reflect the love I have for myself.

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