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I Will Give You My Definition Of A Nation, And You Can Add The Adjective 'jewish.' A Nation Is, In My Mind, An Historical Group Of Men Of A Recognizable Cohesion Held Together By A Common Enemy. Then, If You Add To That The Word 'jewish' You Have What I Understand To Be The Jewish Nation.

I Believe I Understand Anti-semitism Which Is A Very Complex Movement. I See It As A Jew, But Without Hatred Or Fear. I Recognize What Is Anti-semitism Is Rude Jesting, Vulgar Jealousy Of Métier, Hereditary Prejudice; But Also What Can Be Considered As In Fact Legitimate Defence.

Economic Distress, Political Pressure, And Social Obloquy Already Drive Us From Our Homes And From Our Graves. The Jews Are Already Constantly Shifting From Place To Place.

Four Years Ago In Speaking Of A Jewish Nation One Ran The Risk Of Being Regarded Ridiculous. Today He Makes Himself Ridiculous Who Denies The Existence Of A Jewish Nation.

Realists Are, As A Rule, Only Men In The Rut Of Routine Who Are Incapable Of Transcending A Narrow Circle Of Antiquated Notions.