When it becomes a bloody reality, we have to come together and look at what can be done to return to the order of peace, ... There is no alternative to it.
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In Israel, a land lacking in natural resources, we learned to appreciate our greatest national advantage: our minds. Through creativity and innovation, we transformed barren deserts into flourishing fields and pioneered new frontiers in science and technology.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of creativity and intellectual resources in overcoming challenges.
Shimon Peres highlights how, in a country with limited natural resources like Israel, the true strength lies in human intellect and creativity. By utilizing innovation, Israel has transformed its environment and achieved remarkable advancements in various fields, demonstrating the power of the mind to drive progress and change.
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InnovationCreativityMindTransformationTechnology
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In a presentation on innovation, I shared a quote by Shimon Peres about the power of the mind.
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