“There is no greater compliment to the Jews than the fact that the degree of their unpopularity is always the scientific measure of the cruelty and silliness of the regime under which they live.”
Book:It Can't Happen Here
Quote by Sinclair Lewis
Work
It Can't Happen Here
A speculative fiction work that depicts a fictionalized version of the United States under a dictatorial regime, examining the rise of an authoritarian leader and the consequences for American democracy. more
Author
Sinclair Lewis
American novelist known for his profound depiction of middle-class life in the United States. His notable works include 'Babbitt' and 'Main Street'. more
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