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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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Famous Whittaker Chambers Quotes

“A nation's life is about as long as its reverential memory”

Long Life Is Nations Memories

Book:Cold Friday

Source: Cold Friday

“Experience had taught me that innocence seldom utters outraged shrikes. Guilt does. Innocence is a mighty shield, and the man or woman covered by it, is much more likely to answer calmly: 'My life is blameless. Look into it, if you like, for you will find nothing.' That is the tone of innocence.”

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“Life is not worth living for which a man is not prepared to die at any moment.”

Men Moments Life Is Dies Prepared Worth Living Life Is Not Worth Living

Book:Witness

Source: Witness

“When you understand what you see, you will no longer be children. You will know that life is pain, that each of us hangs always upon the cross of himself. And when you know that this is true of every man, woman and child on earth, you will be wiser.”

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Book:Witness

Source: Witness

About the Author

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

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WitnessRelated source material

Cold FridayRelated source material

Ghosts on the Roof: Selected Journalism of Whittaker Chambers, 1931-1959Related source material

Odyssey of a Friend: Whittaker Chambers' Letters to William F. Buckley, Jr., 1954-1961Related source material

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