You don't have to be a scared person. I've had so many tragedies. I've managed to withstand things that you may think you cannot tolerate. But I have the strength.

A people cannot exist if there is no social solidarity.

The strength that I have comes from irrigating the citrus plantation, ploughing in the vineyard, guarding the melon fields at night. I believe that's what gave me the strength.

Beauty isn't really beauty if it fades. Its a glimpse, a flicker of hope to carry you on. It's that rose that blows away in the wind, not the tree that withstands all the storms.

Areas that were given to the Palestinians -- there, I think the situation is irreversible and I don't think we have to re-enter. That doesn't mean Israel will not take steps against people who find shelter there.

I told him [Cheney] that I think that I should be allowed to speak in front of the summit and explain Israel's positions and plans because, at the end of the day, without Israel, there is no possibility to lead any peace plan,