Mahmoud Abbas

President, Politician Palestinian Born 1935 (age 91)

Palestinian president advocating two-state solution.

378 quotes

"A leader's legacy is measured by the peace he creates."
Leadership
"The occupation has cost us dearly in lives and resources."
War
"We believe in the possibility of reconciliation and coexistence."
Hope
"Education is the most powerful tool for social change."
Education
"A nation must be willing to make difficult decisions for peace."
Wisdom
"The Palestinian people are patient, but not infinitely so."
Patience
"We must address the humanitarian crisis with urgency."
Justice
"Leadership is about serving your people, not yourself."
Leadership
"A just solution protects the rights of minorities."
Justice
"We seek international support for Palestinian self-determination."
Politics
"The bonds of family and community sustain us through hardship."
Family
"A strong democracy requires an informed and educated populace."
Education
"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but its resolution."
Peace
"We must preserve our commitment to nonviolence and dialogue."
Peace
"A leader's credibility depends on his consistency and integrity."
Leadership
"The Palestinian cause is a cause for justice and dignity."
Justice
"We believe that dialogue can overcome the deepest divisions."
Wisdom
"History will vindicate those who fought for Palestinian rights."
History
"A nation's strength is in the unity of its people."
Strength
"We must invest in building Palestinian civil society."
Leadership
"Peace requires understanding the legitimate needs of all sides."
Peace
"The future of Palestine depends on our commitment to nonviolence."
Hope
"A just resolution honors the sacrifices of our martyrs."
Justice
"We seek a solution that allows Palestinians to live in dignity."
Freedom
"Leadership means making unpopular decisions for the greater good."
Leadership
"The Palestinian people will never surrender their rights."
Perseverance
"We must build bridges between our peoples, not walls."
Kindness
"A nation's future depends on the education of its children."
Education
"Peace is possible if both sides genuinely commit to it."
Hope
"We believe in the power of international law and justice."
Justice