To be successful, a woman has to be much... by Golda Meir | We Heart Quotes

Man Job Successful - Israeli politician - Prime minister - Zionist - Women's rights advocate - United Nations - Israel Defense Forces - Yom Kippur War - Palestinian conflict

To be successful, a woman has to be much better at her job than a man.

- Golda Meir

Other quotes by Golda Meir

Leader

A leader who doesn't hesitate before he sends his nation into battle is not fit to be a leader.

- Golda Meir

Decisions Will

There's no difference between one's killing and making decisions that will send others to kill. It's exactly the same thing, or even worse.

- Golda Meir

Pessimism

Pessimism is a luxury that a Jew can never allow himself.

- Golda Meir

Ability

Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short.

- Golda Meir

Heart

It's no accident many accuse me of conducting public affairs with my heart instead of my head. Well, what if I do? Those who don't know how to weep with their whole heart don't know how to laugh either.

- Golda Meir

Age Nothing

Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you're aboard, there's nothing you can do.

- Golda Meir

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