"The test of democracy is freedom to criticize." ~~ David Ben-Gurion
"Pray for political stability, for if not for fear of the government men would swallow each other alive." ~~ Sayings of the Fathers, 3:1
"Evil does not prevail until it is given power." ~~ Rabbi El’azar in The Zohar
"Make sure to be in with your equals if you’re going to fall out with your superiors." ~~ Traditional Proverb
"A man who is not a scholar by temperament should devote his time to public affairs." ~~ Midrash, Leviticus R. 25
"Without family life no nation can be made." ~~ Aaron David Gordon
"I get no respect. The way my luck is running, if I was a politician I would be honest." ~~ Rodney Dangerfield
"In crises the most daring course is often safest. " ~~ Henry A. Kissinger
"In its relations with other nations, those responsible for representing its government in foreign affairs, must proudly assert its Jewish pride and traditions which is certain to enhance the esteem with which Israel will be regarded. " ~~ Rebbe Menachem Schneerson
"The first condition a community should set, if it aspires to be a nation, is to own the land whereon it lives, and supply its own needs." ~~ Max Nordau
"When you come to a city, follow its customs." ~~ Midrash, Exodus R. 47
"When the president enters, all rise and none sits until he says: “Be seated!”" ~~ Talmud, Horayot
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