"Mathematicians tend to prefer a worst-case analysis, a kind of paranoia that is especially understandable if you live in Israel!"

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The state of Israel must, from time to time, prove clearly that it is strong, and able and willing to use force, in a devastating and highly effective way. If it does not prove this, it will be swallowed up, and perhaps wiped off the face of the earth.

— Moshe Sharett