"The world depends on Israel’s piety." ~~ Isaac the Blind
"The destiny of God rests on the shoulders of Israel." ~~ Hermann Cohen
"G-d enabled the Jewish people to live as sovereigns in the Holy land, the place of our forefathers – the land promised to the Jews by G-d. This reality places a special burden and privilege upon Israel’s citizens and its government, to preserve the Jewish integrity of the country. Its educational system must be founded and inspired by Jewish values and the Jewish tradition so that its citizens grow to be proud keepers of their Jewish heritage." ~~ Rebbe Menachem Schneerson
"1948, a year of uniqueness and blessing, which will shine always upon the life of every one of us, and its light will blaze in Jewish history for ever and ever." ~~ David Ben-Gurion
"If a people cannot help itself, it cannot be helped at all." ~~ Theodor Herzl
"Who spreads an evil report of the Land of Israel, even if it be true, is a renegade. " ~~ Hayim of Volozhin
"The ransomed of the Lord shall return…with singing to Zion." ~~ Isaiah (Yesha’yahu) 35:10
"Independence is never given to a people, it has to be earned; and, once earned, must be defended." ~~ Chaim Weizmann
"The philosophy of a nation is to be found in its proverbs at times. " ~~ Chaim Nachman Bialik
"We have always said that in our war with the Arabs we had a secret weapon – no alternative. " ~~ Golda Meir
"He [God] will assemble the dispersed of Israel." ~~ Isaiah (Yesha’yahu) 11:12
"Israel will be redeemed only for Sabbath’s sake. " ~~ Leviticus (Vayikra) R.