Golda Meir

"The enemy is not without, but within - in our doubts and our fears."

"I have lived a long life, and I have learned that patience is often the greatest virtue."

"A woman in power must work twice as hard to be taken half as seriously."

"We must teach our children not just what to think, but how to think."

"The greatest gift we can give to the future is our commitment to truth and justice."

"One must be able to laugh at oneself while remaining serious about one's purpose."

"I have never believed that might makes right, but I know that right must be backed by strength."

"The role of a leader is to inspire people to achieve more than they believe possible."

"We cannot change the past, but we can shape the future by the choices we make today."

"I believe that every person has the capacity to contribute to something greater than themselves."

"One cannot lead others until one has learned to lead oneself."

"The greatest strength lies not in military power, but in the unity and determination of the people."

"I have always believed that we must be willing to take risks for what we believe in."

"A nation's true wealth is measured by the character of its people, not by its resources."

"I have learned that the most important negotiations are with oneself."

"One must remember that behind every political decision are real human lives and suffering."

"The legacy we leave is not measured in monuments, but in the lives we touch and improve."

"I believe that hope is not naive optimism, but a commitment to keep working toward a better future."

"The greatest tragedy is when a people forget their own history and sacrifice their identity for security."

"One's life must have meaning beyond personal success or satisfaction."

"I have always believed that women have a unique perspective that society needs."