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137 Top Ariel Sharon Quotes

Famous As: Prime Minister of Israel
Born On: February 26, 1928
Died On: January 11, 2014
Born In: British Mandate of Palestine
Died At Age: 85

Ariel Sharon was an Israeli general and politician. He served as the 11th Prime Minister of Israel from March 2001 until April 2006. Sharon's public life was marked by remarkable yet controversial military achievements. He was also known for his radical political policies. He was a commander in the Israeli Army right from its creation in 1949, and considered the greatest commander in Israel's military history. He was also considered as Israel’s greatest military strategists and tacticians. During his eventful and controversial public life, Sharon shared his views and spoke about several subjects. We have curated some of his most celebrated quotes and sayings from his speeches, interviews, articles, and general observations.

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I like animals.

I like animals.

Ariel Sharon
You don't have to be a scared person. I've had so many tragedies. I've managed to withstand things that you may think you cannot tolerate. But I have the strength.

You don't have to be a scared person. I've had so many tragedies. I've managed to withstand things that you may think you cannot tolerate. But I have the strength.

Ariel Sharon
I established the Likud to serve a national idea and provide hope to the people of Israel, but it unfortunately can no longer do that.

I established the Likud to serve a national idea and provide hope to the people of Israel, but it unfortunately can no longer do that.

Ariel Sharon
I believe orders should be obeyed, but sometimes you have to think about the orders you get.

I believe orders should be obeyed, but sometimes you have to think about the orders you get.

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

Ariel Sharon
Every Jew has the right to ascend onto the Temple Mount.

Every Jew has the right to ascend onto the Temple Mount.

Ariel Sharon
No one wants to be beaten, even myself.

No one wants to be beaten, even myself.

Ariel Sharon
I prefer to stay with Likud. I think I have to be in the party I managed to build.

I prefer to stay with Likud. I think I have to be in the party I managed to build.

Ariel Sharon
The fight against terrorism is an international struggle of the free world against the forces of darkness.

The fight against terrorism is an international struggle of the free world against the forces of darkness.

Ariel Sharon
You cannot like the word, but what is happening is an occupation - to hold 3.5 million Palestinians under occupation. I believe that is a terrible thing for Israel and for the Palestinians.

You cannot like the word, but what is happening is an occupation - to hold 3.5 million Palestinians under occupation. I believe that is a terrible thing for Israel and for the Palestinians.

Ariel Sharon
Every leaving of a Jewish community is a most difficult thing.

Every leaving of a Jewish community is a most difficult thing.

Ariel Sharon
It was a grave mistake to dismantle the Jewish communities in Sinai.

It was a grave mistake to dismantle the Jewish communities in Sinai.

Ariel Sharon
Israel is an independent country with a large army, and it has the ability to do what it thinks is right.

Israel is an independent country with a large army, and it has the ability to do what it thinks is right.

Ariel Sharon
Syria is hosting the most dangerous terrorist organizations.

Syria is hosting the most dangerous terrorist organizations.

Ariel Sharon
Israel is the only country in the world that is ready to make compromises - even though it did not lose any wars.

Israel is the only country in the world that is ready to make compromises - even though it did not lose any wars.

Ariel Sharon
As one who has been in hard situations, I believe that I know how to deal with complicated and hard situations.

As one who has been in hard situations, I believe that I know how to deal with complicated and hard situations.

Ariel Sharon
Abu Mazen is not a member of the Zionist movement. He is a Palestinian.

Abu Mazen is not a member of the Zionist movement. He is a Palestinian.

Ariel Sharon
One generation after another is drifting away from anything Jewish.

One generation after another is drifting away from anything Jewish.

Ariel Sharon
I believe Prime Minister Blair is a friend, and a friend of Israel.

I believe Prime Minister Blair is a friend, and a friend of Israel.

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

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

Ariel Sharon
I never had a political power base.

I never had a political power base.

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

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

Ariel Sharon
Jordan is Palestine. The capital of Palestine is Amman. If Palestinian Arabs want to find their political expression, they will have to do it in Amman.

Jordan is Palestine. The capital of Palestine is Amman. If Palestinian Arabs want to find their political expression, they will have to do it in Amman.

Ariel Sharon
There is a feeling among the Arabs - encouraging terrorist activity is part of the broad new Arab strategy - that sooner or later, Israel will be forced to withdraw from Samaria, Judea and Gaza.

There is a feeling among the Arabs - encouraging terrorist activity is part of the broad new Arab strategy - that sooner or later, Israel will be forced to withdraw from Samaria, Judea and Gaza.

Ariel Sharon
What would happen in the U.S. to terrorists who are not citizens? In less than 24 hours, they would be rounded up, taken to the airport and expelled.

What would happen in the U.S. to terrorists who are not citizens? In less than 24 hours, they would be rounded up, taken to the airport and expelled.

Ariel Sharon
I've been under security protection since 1978.

I've been under security protection since 1978.

Ariel Sharon
It's very, very clear that you cannot move to the next phase unless the former one has been fully accomplished.

It's very, very clear that you cannot move to the next phase unless the former one has been fully accomplished.

Ariel Sharon
I believe that the Jewish state will exist forever.

I believe that the Jewish state will exist forever.

Ariel Sharon
I wouldn't go so far to say that destiny preserves me. I managed to survive and to succeed.

I wouldn't go so far to say that destiny preserves me. I managed to survive and to succeed.

Ariel Sharon
I don't hate anyone.

I don't hate anyone.

Ariel Sharon