Mahmoud Abbas

President, Politician Palestinian Born 1935 (age 91)

Palestinian president advocating two-state solution.

378 quotes

"Memory is our strength; forgetting is our weakness."
History
"The international community's role is to ensure justice, not just peace."
Justice
"We have endured through strength, faith, and community."
Family
"The future belongs to those who dare to imagine it differently."
Dreams
"Compromise is not betrayal; it is the language of peace."
Wisdom
"Our people have shown extraordinary resilience through hardship."
Strength
"To be free, we must first free ourselves from hatred."
Freedom
"The Palestinian narrative must be heard in every classroom."
Education
"We believe that justice delayed is justice denied."
Patience
"Our struggle is not against a people, but against occupation."
Politics
"Nations are built on foundations of respect and reciprocity."
Leadership
"The power of solidarity is greater than any military force."
Strength
"We must preserve our cultural heritage for future generations."
Art
"Change requires courage, vision, and unwavering commitment."
Courage
"The Palestinian state must be viable, contiguous, and sovereign."
Freedom
"We teach our children that honor comes from principles, not revenge."
Wisdom
"The international law supports Palestinian self-determination."
Justice
"Our struggle has inspired liberation movements worldwide."
Inspiration
"Technology must serve humanity, not dominate it."
Technology
"The occupation is unsustainable for both peoples."
Truth
"We seek recognition not as a charity, but as a right."
Justice
"Faith in a better future is what keeps us going."
Faith
"The international community must pressure both sides toward peace."
Politics
"Our people's determination cannot be broken by walls or checkpoints."
Strength
"Peace requires that we see our adversaries as human beings."
Kindness
"The economy of Palestine must serve the needs of all."
Work
"We have paid the price for conflict; now we deserve the price of peace."
Hope
"Leadership means listening to those who suffer most."
Leadership
"Our history is written in the resilience of our people."
History
"The future of the region depends on justice for Palestinians."
Change