War is a grim, cruel business, a business justified only as a means of sustaining the forces of good against those of evil.

Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.

Plans are useless, but planning is essential.

Before a battle, planning is everything. Once the fighting has begun, it's worthless

Our forces saved the remnants of the Jewish people of Europe for a new life and a new hope in the reborn land of Israel. Along with all men of good will, I salute the young state and wish it well.

For all that we cherish and justly desire - for ourselves or for our children - the securing of peace is the first requisite.

Peace signifies more than the stilling of guns, easing the sorrow of war. More than escape from death, it is a way of life. More than a haven for the weary, it is a hope for the brave.