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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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“Dream and deed are not as different as many think. All the deeds of men are dreams at first, and become dreams in the end.”

Thinking Men Firsts Different Ends Dream Deeds

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“The Jewish people asked nothing of its sons except not to be denied. The world is grateful to every great man when he brings it something; only the paternal home thanks the son who brings nothing but himself.”

People Men World Home Son Grateful Thanks Great Men Denied

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“Whoever would change men must change the conditions of their lives.”

Men Conditions Example Good Life Good Examples

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“Realists are, as a rule, only men in the rut of routine who are incapable of transcending a narrow circle of antiquated notions.”

Men Notion Circles Routine Incapable Realist Ruts Transcending

Book:The Jewish state: (Der Judenstaat).

Source: The Jewish state: (Der Judenstaat).

“Universal brotherhood is not even a beautiful dream. Antagonism is essential to man's greatest efforts.”

Men Dream Beautiful Effort Essentials Universal Brotherhood Antagonism Beautiful Dreams

Book:A Jewish State: Proposal of a modern solution for the Jewish question

Source: A Jewish State: Proposal of a modern solution for the Jewish question

“The Jews who will it shall achieve their State. We shall live at last as free men on our own soil, and in our own homes peacefully die. The world will be liberated by our freedom, enriched by our wealth, magnified by our greatness. And whatever we attempt there for our own benefit will redound mightily and beneficially to the good of all mankind.”

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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.”

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

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

“Dreams and actions are not so different as usually thought, as all actions of men are founded upon dreams, and their end - is a dream too.”

Men Different Ends Dream Action

Author:Theodor Herzl

About the Author

Born: May 2, 1860
Died: July 3, 1904
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 44

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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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