Battling Goliaths

I set out in pursuit of two quotes that would illustrate this particular pattern after reading this paragraph:

The Israelis see themselves as David confronting a mighty Arab Goliath, whereas many Europeans view Israel as a Goliath against a Palestinian David.

Symposium, Israel & Europe: An Expanding Abyss, Jerusalem, June 28, 2004
http://www.jcpa.org/phas/phas-adenauer-f04.htm

In geopolitical terms, each of the two claims to the coveted "David" role can be defended and critiqued, while the truth isn't as simple as either proposition would make it seem.

What is most interesting here is the mere fact of a battle as to who whall be considered "David" -- because whoever wins the "battle for David" gains enormous "underdog sympathy" and a strong presumption of holding the "high moral ground".

The power of the "David vs Goliath" meme is extraordinary.