"If Algeria introduced a resolution declaring that the earth was flat and that Israel had flattened it, it would pass by a vote of 164 to 13 with 26 abstentions"

This quote by Abba Eban is a commentary on the United Nations' tendency to pass resolutions that are prejudiced versus Israel. The quote indicates that the UN is so heavily influenced by the Arab countries that even if a resolution was proposed that was totally unreasonable, such as declaring that the earth is flat and that Israel had flattened it, it would still pass. This is a reflection of the anti-Israel belief that exists in the UN, and the truth that the Arab countries have a disproportionate amount of impact in the organization. The quote also implies that the majority of the UN members want to accompany the Arab nations' program, as evidenced by the 164 votes in favor of the resolution and the 26 abstentions. This quote serves as a tip of the need for the UN to be more unbiased and to make sure that all countries are dealt with relatively.