“[About Jews] Sheer egotism compels us to the purest love of mankind as a whole.... Our hearts are like a sponge, receptive to all the newest humanitarian ideas; and our sympathy goes out to all the unfortunate, all the oppressed.”
Quote by I. L. Peretz
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I. L. Peretz
I. L. Peretz, born on May 18, 1852, and died on April 3, 1915, was a prominent Jewish author. Known for his humorous and satirical style, his works deeply depicted Jewish life and had a profound impact on Jewish literature. more