"Twenty years ago, I wrote a book called 'It Takes a Village.' And a lot of people looked at the title and asked, 'What the heck do you mean by that?' This is what I mean. None of us can raise a family, build a business, heal a community or lift a country totally alone."

"Remember, the IDF, the Israeli Defense Forces, have a working relationship with the Palestinian Authority security forces, which have been incredibly professional."

"Only the absolutely determined people succeed."

"I may not always be offered work, but I'll always have my family."

"Take care of the small circle around you. When you have succeeded with them, then move outwards, one small step at a time."

"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."