Quotes About Masada

I traveled to Israel in a small party assembled by Marty Peretz, the editor-in-chief of 'The New Republic.' Other guests included Senator Al Gore and his wife, Tipper. Like every tourist group, we climbed Masada, floated in the Dead Sea, and visited a kibbutz.

A la mañana siguiente, cuando los romanos llegaron triunfantes a lo alto de la hasta entonces inexpugnable fortaleza de Masada, todo lo que hallaron fue una calma espectral: novecientos sesenta hombres, mujeres y niños muertos. La guerra, finalmente, había acabado.

I want the Dead Sea, like Masada, to be part of UNESCO's world heritage.

My hike up the Snake Path at Masada was mystical. The fog rolled in, enveloping the entire mountain.

The faded silhouette of Masada offered itself, its mute lines clear testimony for those who knew to read what was written there. A stark choice. Self-immolation or slavery. Freedom or life, but not both.

Yes, and how did Josephus know?" continued Helen. "He wasn't on Masada, he was with the Roman army.