This is why, as a prime minister of Israel, I can promise you one more thing: Even if Israel has to stand alone, Israel will stand. But I know that Israel does not stand alone. I know that America stands with Israel.
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You can't end negotiations unless you begin them. And you can't begin them if you continually negotiate about the terms to begin negotiations.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Starting negotiations is essential for any resolution; overthinking can delay the process.
This quote by Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes that in order to conclude any negotiations, one must first initiate them. It further highlights the counterproductive nature of excessively debating the preliminary terms, which can hinder the start of negotiations itself, suggesting that action is necessary to progress.
Themes
NegotiationStartActionTermsAgreement
In practice
Example use cases
During a business seminar, this quote could be used to illustrate the importance of initiating discussions rather than getting bogged down in details.
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