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Mordecai Richler was a renowned Canadian author celebrated for his sharp wit and social commentary. His writing frequently portrayed the lives of Jewish Canadians and was characterized by its satirical style and vivid character development. Richler's writing career spanned several decades, during which he published numerous novels, short stories, and essays.

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“Let me put it this way. Canada is not so much a country as a holding tank filled with the disgruntled progeny of defeated peoples.”

“Canada is one of the few places left where the small decencies are observed. If, as a young man, I was scornful of the country because we always seemed so far behind style-setting New York, I now thank God for the cultural lag. Ours, after all, is the good neighbourhood. A society well worth preserving.”

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“Tomorrow country then, tomorrow country now.”

Country Tomorrow

Book:Mordecai Richler Was Here: Selected Writings

Source: Mordecai Richler Was Here: Selected Writings

“So far as one can generalize, the most graciouis, cultivated, and innovative people in this country are French Canadians. Certainly they have given us the most exciting politicians of our time: Trudeau, Lévesque. Without them, Canada would be an exceedingly boring and greatly diminished place.”

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Book:Oh Canada! Oh Quebec!: requiem for a divided country

Source: Oh Canada! Oh Quebec!: requiem for a divided country

About the Author

Born: January 27, 1931
Died: July 3, 2001
Known for: Author
Quotes: 67

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