A lie should be tried in a place where it will attract the attention of the world.

Meaning of the quote

According to this quote, Ariel Sharon believed that lies should be exposed publicly, where many people can see and understand them. He thought that lies should not be kept secret, but should be brought out into the open where everyone can examine them. This way, the truth can be discovered, and people can make their own judgments about the lies.

About Ariel Sharon

Ariel Sharon was an influential Israeli politician and military leader who served as the 11th prime minister of Israel from 2001 to 2006. He played a key role in several major Israeli military operations and was a central figure in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, both as a general and as a politician.

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More quotes from Ariel Sharon

Israel may have the right to put others on trial, but certainly no one has the right to put the Jewish people and the State of Israel on trial.

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A lie should be tried in a place where it will attract the attention of the world.

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The ongoing conflict between us has caused heavy suffering to both peoples. The future can and must be different. Both our peoples are destined to live together side by side, on this small piece of land. This reality we cannot change.

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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.

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

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Netanyahu is pressured easily, gets into a panic, and loses his senses… to run a country like Israel a leader needs to have reason and judgment and nerves of steel, two traits he does not have.

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Iran, Libya and Syria are irresponsible states, which must be disarmed of weapons of mass destruction, and a successful American move in Iraq as a model will make that easier to achieve.

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