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Whittaker Chambers was an American writer and former Soviet spy, renowned for his role in the Alger Hiss case. He was born on April 1, 1901, and passed away on July 9, 1961. Chambers is best known for his defection and subsequent testimony against Alger Hiss, which contributed significantly to the Cold War narrative.

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“For in this century, within the next decades, will be decided for generations whether all mankind is to become Communist, whether the whole world is to become free, or whether, in the struggle, civilization as we know it is to be completely destroyed or completely changed.”

Knows World Whole Next Struggle Generations Mankind Century Changed Civilization Decided Decades Whole World Destroyed Communist

Book:Witness

Source: Witness

“Anybody looking for a quiet life has picked the wrong century to born in.”

Born Century Quiet Reflection Quiet Life

Book:Ghosts on the Roof: Selected Journalism of Whittaker Chambers, 1931-1959

Source: Ghosts on the Roof: Selected Journalism of Whittaker Chambers, 1931-1959

“... my century.. is unique in the history of men for two reasons. It is the first century since life began when a decisive part of the most articulate section of mankind has not merely ceased to believe in God, but has deliberately rejected God. And it is the century in which this religious rejection has taken a specifically political form.”

Men Firsts Believe Two Reason Form Political Religious Taken Mankind Century Unique Rejection Believe In God Rejected Sections

Book:Witness

Source: Witness

About the Author

Born: April 1, 1901
Died: July 9, 1961
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 40

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