In Israel, in order to be realist, you must believe in miracles.
Source: In Words of Wisdom, by Wm. Safire & Leonard Safire, 1989.
-- David Ben-Gurion, (Oct 16 1886-1973), Israeli political leader; He was the first prime minister, 1948-53, 1955-63, and defense minister, 1948-53; 1955-63, of Israel.