The public history of modern art is the story of conventional people not knowing what they are dealing with.

Quote by Golda Meir

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We have always said that in our war with the Arabs we had a secret...

We have always said that in our war with the Arabs we had a secret...

Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you're aboard, there's nothing...

Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you're aboard, there's nothing...

Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you're aboard, there's nothing...

Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you're aboard, there's nothing...

There can be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises....

There can be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises....

I never did anything alone. Whatever was accomplished in this country was accomplished collectively.

I never did anything alone. Whatever was accomplished in this country was accomplished collectively.

We do not rejoice in victories. We rejoice when a new kind of cotton is...

We do not rejoice in victories. We rejoice when a new kind of cotton is...

There's no difference between one's killing and making decisions that will send others to kill....

There's no difference between one's killing and making decisions that will send others to kill....

I can honestly say that I was never affected by the question of the success...

I can honestly say that I was never affected by the question of the success...

Whether women are better than men I cannot say - but I can say they...

Whether women are better than men I cannot say - but I can say they...

Those who don't know how to weep with their whole heart, don't know how to...

Those who don't know how to weep with their whole heart, don't know how to...

The Soviet government is the most realistic regime in the world - no ideals.

The Soviet government is the most realistic regime in the world - no ideals.

We have always said that in our war with the Arabs we had a secret...

We have always said that in our war with the Arabs we had a secret...

You'll never find a better sparring partner than adversity.

You'll never find a better sparring partner than adversity.

We Jews have a secret weapon in our struggle with the Arabs; we have no...

We Jews have a secret weapon in our struggle with the Arabs; we have no...

We don't thrive on military acts. We do them because we have to, and thank...

We don't thrive on military acts. We do them because we have to, and thank...

Men who have reached and passed forty-five, have a look as if waiting for the...

Men who have reached and passed forty-five, have a look as if waiting for the...

Fashion is an imposition, a reign on freedom.

Fashion is an imposition, a reign on freedom.

Plain dealing is a jewel, but they that wear it are out of fashion

Plain dealing is a jewel, but they that wear it are out of fashion

Elegance does not consist in putting on a new dress.

Elegance does not consist in putting on a new dress.

Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is something that comes after...

Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is something that comes after...