A diplomatic peace is not yet the real peace. It is an essential step in the peace process leading towards a real peace.
- Yitzhak Rabin Quote

I am 73 years old. I was born in Jerusalem. I'm the first prime minister of Israel to be born here. I am the only former general to become a prime minister.
- Yitzhak Rabin Quote

I believe however that peace is attainable regardless of the Arabs mentality, society or government.
- Yitzhak Rabin Quote

I believe that it is my responsibility as the prime minister of Israel to do whatever can be done to exploit the unique opportunities that lie ahead of us to move towards peace. Not everything can be done by one act.
- Yitzhak Rabin Quote

In the midst of fighting there is no place for public debate.
- Yitzhak Rabin Quote

Israel has an important principle: It is only Israel that is responsible for our security.
- Yitzhak Rabin Quote

Israel is no longer a people that dwells alone, and has to join the global journey toward peace, reconciliation and international cooperation.
- Yitzhak Rabin Quote

It is not worth the paper it is written on unless it is backed by the kind of force that will make the other side consider the penalties too heavy to break the agreement.
- Yitzhak Rabin Quote

Jerusalem is united, will never be divided again.
- Yitzhak Rabin Quote

Practically the only way to dry the swamp of radical Islam is through economic development and an improved standard of living.
- Yitzhak Rabin Quote

The world is no longer against us.
- Yitzhak Rabin Quote

We do not celebrate the death of our enemies.
- Yitzhak Rabin Quote

You don't make peace with friends. You make it with very unsavoury enemies.
- Yitzhak Rabin Quote