"Suffering makes a people greater, and we have suffered much. We had a message to give the world, but we were overwhelmed, and the message was cut off in the middle. In time there will be millions of us - becoming stronger and stronger - and we will complete the message"
- David Ben-Gurion
About this Quote
This quote by David Ben-Gurion talks to the resilience of the Jewish people. Regardless of the suffering they have sustained, they have not been broken. Instead, they have actually ended up being greater and stronger. The message they have to provide the world has actually been cut off in the middle, but they will not be silenced. They will continue to grow in numbers and strength, and eventually they will have the ability to finish the message they have to share. This quote speaks to the power of the Jewish individuals to overcome adversity and to continue to pursue a much better future. It is a reminder that no matter how challenging the situations, the Jewish individuals will never quit. They will continue to defend what they believe in and will become able to complete the message they need to share with the world.