With G-d’s help, with the rebirth of sovereign Israel we have finally broken the historic cycle: no more destruction and no more defeats, and no more oppression – only Jewish liberty, with dignity and honor. 
— Menachem Begin (1981)

Sixth, there is a pattern to Jewish history. In our long annals as a nation, we rise, we fall, we return, we are exiled, we are enslaved, we rebel, we liberate ourselves, we are oppressed once more, we rebuild, and again we suffer destruction.

Fifth, stand united in the face of the enemy. We Jews love life, for life is holy. But there are things in life more precious than life itself. There are times when one must risk life for the sake of rescuing the lives of others.

Fourth, Jewish dignity and honor must be protected in all circumstances. The seeds of Jewish destruction lie in passively enabling the enemy to humiliate us. Therefore, at all times and whatever the cost, safeguard the dignity and honor of the Jewish people.

Third, a Jew must learn to defend himself. He must forever be prepared for whenever threat looms.

Second, when a Jew anywhere in the world is threatened or under attack, do all in your power to come to his aid. Never pause to wonder what the world will think or say. The world may not necessarily like the fighting Jew, but the world will have to take account of him.

First, if an enemy of our people says he seeks to destroy us, believe him. Don’t doubt him for a moment.