This book is dedicated to Israel's constructive and nuanced critics, whose rational voices are too often drowned out by the exaggerations, demonizations, and hate-filled lies put forth by Israel's enemies. Criticism is the lifeblood of democracy and a sure sign of admiration for an imperfect democracy seeking to improve itself. Alan Dershowitz
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  3. I have already settled it for myself so flattery and criticism go down the same drain and I am quite free. - Georgia OKeeffe

  4. The motive behind criticism often determines its validity. Those who care criticize where necessary. Those who envy criticize the moment they think that they have found a weak spot. - Criss Jami

  5. The covers of this book are too far apart. - Ambrose Bierce

More Quotes By Alan Dershowitz
  1. Bigotry against any group should be disqualifying for high office.

  2. For something to be a crime there must be both an actus reus and mens rea – that is, a criminal act accompanied by a criminal state of mind.

  3. This book is dedicated to Israel's constructive and nuanced critics, whose rational voices are too often drowned out by the exaggerations, demonizations, and hate-filled lies put forth by Israel's enemies. Criticism is the lifeblood of democracy and a sure sign of admiration for an imperfect...

  4. It's never acceptable to target civilians. It violates the Geneva Accords, it violates the international law of war and it violates all principles of morality.

  5. Juries are not computers. They are composed of human beings who evaluate evidence differently.

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