History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives.

Abba Eban

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Learning from the past History Human nature

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Abba Eban

Medium

Speech

Language

English

Time

1970 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Diplomat Politician

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Eban, Abba. Speech in London. 16 Dec. 1970, London, England, UK.

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