Golda Meir
Golda Meir (1898–1978) was an Israeli stateswoman who served as Prime Minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974. A leading Labor Zionist, she previously held ministerial posts including Minister of Labor and Foreign Minister and was known for pragmatic leadership during the state's formative decades.
Quotes by Golda Meir
Quotes: 2
From Inner Sparks to Lasting Achievement
A spark needs oxygen, fuel, and shelter; so does ambition. Social contexts that provide mentorship, feedback, and psychological safety accelerate growth. Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development (1934) shows how guided challenge enables learners to do more than they could alone, while the Pygmalion effect (Rosenthal and Jacobson, 1968) links high expectations to higher performance. Thus, curating your environment is not cosmetic. Choosing peers who practice, spaces that reduce distraction, and mentors who expect excellence creates airflow without the gusts that snuff attempts. The right context turns effort into temperature. [...]
Created on: 8/28/2025
Trust Yourself and Build a Life You'll Love – Golda Meir
By creating a self you are happy to live with, you cultivate self-respect and inner peace. [...]
Created on: 4/22/2025