"Our first object is... the obtaining of sovereignty, assured by international law, over a portion of the globe sufficiently large to satisfy our just requirements"
- Theodor Herzl
About this Quote
Theodor Herzl was a Jewish reporter and political activist who is extensively credited as the creator of modern-day Zionism. In this quote, Herzl is revealing the need for a Jewish homeland, and the significance of acquiring sovereignty over a portion of the globe that is big enough to fulfill the requirements of the Jewish individuals. He is highlighting the value of global law in protecting this sovereignty, as it is the only way to make sure that the rights of the Jewish people are appreciated and safeguarded. Herzl's vision of a Jewish homeland was a major factor in the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, and his words still resonate today as a suggestion of the significance of worldwide law in safeguarding the rights of all people.
"Until the control of the issue of currency and credit is restored to government and recognized as its most conspicuous and sacred responsibility, all talks of the sovereignty of Parliament and of democracy is idle and futile"
"Let sovereignty be granted us over a portion of the earth's surface large enough to satisfy our rightful requirements as a nation. The rest we shall manage for ourselves"
"For the state by its nature claims sovereignty, the right to an unlimited development of power, determined only by self-interest. It is by nature anarchistic"
"If the choice were made, one for us to lose our sovereignty and become a member of the Commonwealth or remain with our sovereignty and lose the membership of the Commonwealth, I would say let the Commonwealth go"
