We must be willing to sacrifice not for sacrifice's sake, bu... - David Ben-Gurion

This quote is attributed to David Ben-Gurion.

"We must be willing to sacrifice not for sacrifice's sake, but for the sanctity of our cause."

David Ben-Gurion Leadership

Prime Minister, Founding Father Israeli-Polish 1886–1973

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