Amos Oz Quotes

History teaches us that enmity between nations—as between individuals—do not last forever.

If I could cause world peace by taking someone out to lunch, I'd go, 'Well, war isn't that terrible.'

But when will our leaders learn - war is not the answer.

The only hope for the Middle East is for moderates to win.

Stop the fighting and find the middle ground.

In order to have peace in the Middle East both sides are going to have to put away history and make a leap of faith.

In peace, as there is more time to spare, the leaders are expected to persuade the rank and file, instead of commanding them.

If we do not have two states [Arab and Jewish], we shall have one conflict. Neither them [the Arabs] or us should condemn our children to fighting forever.

Yoiu have to fight in order to live in peace.

We believe in resolving all disputes peacefully.

Israel will never surrender to hatred.

Abu Mazen understands that it is impossible to vanquish Israel by means of terrorism.

When human beings live together, conflict is inevitable. War is not.

We extend our hand towards peace. Our people are committed to peace. We know that peace entails painful compromise for both sides.

It is highly probable that in most cases, war could be avoided or ended. For discussions allow passion to subside, and to persuade alienated neighbors, or at least one of them, to listen to the voice of a conciliator is a step in the direction of peace.

Good wishes alone will not ensure peace.

War is never a lasting solution for any problem.

Let us move from the era of confrontation to the era of negotiation.

Israel desperately needs peace if it is to come anywhere close to being the 'light unto nations' of Jewish dreams.

Sharon is capable of making peace.

Like all Israelis, I yearn for peace. I see the utmost importance in taking all possible steps that will lead to a solution of the conflict with the Palestinians.

Mankind will never win lasting peace so long as men use their full resources only in tasks of war. While we are yet at peace, let us mobilize the potentialities, particularly the moral and spiritual potentialities, which we usually reserve for war.

The idea that if people are just friendly and demonstrate they want peace, that will be answered with good will - that is really naive.

If you shake your fist, the other guy will shake his too. But if you extend your hand to shake their hand, then they will extend theirs also, and you've made a friend.

We want peace, but not at any price.