"One of the dreams of Zionism was to be a bridge. Instead, we are creating exclusion between the East and the West instead of creating bridges; we are contributing to the conflict between East and West by our stupid desire to have more"
- A. B. Yehoshua
About this Quote
A. B. Yehoshua, a popular Israeli author, is assessing a core aspect of Zionist ideology and its outcomes. Zionism, the motion for the re-establishment and assistance of a Jewish homeland in what is now Israel, had complex goals. Amongst them was the aspiration to be a cultural and geopolitical bridge in between East and West, acting as a channel for understanding and cooperation.
Yehoshua's quote suggests an important introspection about the truths that have actually unfolded contrary to these perfects. By stating "we are developing exemption between the East and the West," he indicates that rather of cultivating integration and discussion, Israel (or more broadly, the Zionist business) has actually added to department and dispute. This exemption can be seen in geopolitical tensions, as Israel's relationships with its Middle Eastern next-door neighbors have traditionally been laden with dispute, affected by cultural, religious, and political disparities.
In addition, Yehoshua slams a "foolish desire to have more," which could refer to territorial expansion, the pursuit of power, or product wealth that interferes with the idealistic visions of unity and peace. This "desire to have more" might lead to actions that worsen local departments, opposing the fundamental objective of functioning as a bridge.
His usage of "stupid" highlights a frustration with short-sighted policies or mindsets that focus on instant gains over long-lasting harmony and collaboration. By adding to the conflict in between East and West, Israel, according to Yehoshua, wanders off from its possible as a unifying force, rather ending up being another flashpoint in wider geopolitical struggles.
Yehoshua's review functions as a call for reevaluation and a return to the visionary aspects of Zionism that focused on peace, understanding, and connection. His words prompt a reconsideration of values, where the emphasis should move from exclusion and dispute to inclusivity and bridge-building, aligning with the initial, aspirational dreams of a harmonious existence amongst diverse cultures.
This quote is written / told by A. B. Yehoshua somewhere between December 19, 1936 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from Israel.
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