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Theodor Herzl (May 2, 1860 – July 3, 1904) was an Austrian journalist and playwright, recognized as the founder of modern political Zionism. His novel 'The Jewish State' outlined his vision for a Jewish homeland in Palestine, which became the basis for the establishment of the State of Israel.

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“If you will it, it is no dream”

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Author:Theodor Herzl

“If anyone thinks that Jews can steal into the land of their fathers, he is deceiving either himself or others. Nowhere is the coming of Jews so promptly noted as in the historic home of the Jews, for the very reason that it is the historic home.”

Ifs Thinking Reason Home Father Land Jew Stealing Deceiving Historic Hype

Book:Theodor Herzl: a portrait for this age

Source: Theodor Herzl: a portrait for this age

“I will give you my definition of a nation, and you can add the adjective 'Jewish.' A Nation is, in my mind, an historical group of men of a recognizable cohesion held together by a common enemy. Then, if you add to that the word 'Jewish' you have what I understand to be the Jewish nation.”

Ifs Men Giving Mind Together Nations Common Enemy Groups Add Historical Definitions Adjectives Cohesion Common Enemy

Book:The Jewish State: with 2014 Foreword by Jerold S. Auerbach

Source: The Jewish State: with 2014 Foreword by Jerold S. Auerbach

“If whole branches of Jews must be destroyed, it is worth it, as long as a Jewish state in Palestine is created.”

Ifs Long States Whole Jew Destroyed Branches Worth It Palestine

Author:Theodor Herzl

“Were I to sum up the Basle Congress in a word- which I shall guard against pronouncing publicly- it would be this: 'At Basle, I founded the Jewish State. If I said this out loud today, I would be answered by universal laughter. If not in 5 years, certainly in 50, everyone will know it.'”

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“If you will it, it is no dream; and if you do not will it, a dream it is and a dream it will stay”

Author:Theodor Herzl

About the Author

Born: May 2, 1860
Died: July 3, 1904
Known for: Journalist
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Herzl Speaks His Mind on Issues, Events, and MenRelated source material

A Jewish State: Proposal of a modern solution for the Jewish questionRelated source material

The Jewish StateRelated source material

The Jews' State: A Critical English TranslationRelated source material

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The Jewish state: (Der Judenstaat).Related source material

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