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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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“Nothing prevents us from being and remaining the exponents of a united humanity, when we have a country of our own. To fulfill this mission we do not have to remain literally planted among the nations who hate and despise us.”

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Book:The diaries of Theodor Herzl

Source: The diaries of Theodor Herzl

“Four years ago in speaking of a Jewish nation one ran the risk of being regarded ridiculous. Today he makes himself ridiculous who denies the existence of a Jewish nation.”

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Book:Herzl Speaks His Mind on Issues, Events, and Men

Source: Herzl Speaks His Mind on Issues, Events, and Men

“I incline to an aristocratic republic. This would satisfy the ambitious spirit among our people. We shall learn from the historic mistakes of others in the same way as we learn from our own; for we are a modern nation and wish to be the most modern in the world.”

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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

“Let sovereignty be granted us over a portion of the earth's surface large enough to satisfy our rightful requirements as a nation. The rest we shall manage for ourselves.”

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“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

About the Author

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

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