Shlomo Avineri Quotations

Sharon, ... has learned the language of the possible.

Election time means time out. There is a strong argument for refraining from doing dramatic things right now.

After all, all the great strategists have failed. The feeling was, 'Let's lower our sights and settle for a tactician.

The next government can of course wiggle out of an agreement, ... but it will find it extremely difficult to do it.

If there is violence, Sharon's chances are diminished,

The historical irony is that a step that is basically within the discourse of the left is being carried out by a right-wing leader. It is as significant as Richard Nixon going to China.

It's a journey from pariah to the establishment. There's less anger and bitterness and more responsibility.