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“This is an ugly and mean world, and only to spite it we mustn't weep. If you want to know, this is the constant source of my good spirit, of my humor. Not to cry, out of spite, only to laugh out of spite, only to laugh.”

Quote by Sholom Aleichem

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Sholom Aleichem
Sholom Aleichem

Sholom Aleichem, born Solomon Rabinovich, was a prominent Jewish author in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for his humor and satire, his works have been highly appreciated by readers. Aleichem is renowned for his profound insights into Jewish life and his delicate portrayal of human nature. more

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