Short Quotes - Author George Ball Showing 1 - 6 of 6 Add Quote Nostalgia is a seductive liar. George Ball Nostalgia Upvote0 Most Americans approach the problems of the Middle East with a pro-Israeli bias - and rightly so. George Ball Americans Upvote0 Not only must Americans admire Israel, there can be no doubt that we have an interest in, and special responsibility for, that valiant nation. George Ball Americans Upvote0 The question is no longer whether the United States should contribute to assuring Israel's survival and prosperity; that goes without saying. George Ball Survival Upvote0 Until 1956, America treated Israel not much differently from other friendly states. George Ball America Upvote0 Yet the wonder of it all is that, while engaged in a seemingly endless struggle, the Israelis have managed to turn a desert into a garden. George Ball Garden Upvote0