[H]istory is a melodrama on the theme of parasitism, characterized by scenes that are exciting or dull, as the case may be, and many a sudden stagetrick.
Hysteria and degeneration have always existed; but they formerly showed themselves sporadically, and had no importance in the life of the whole commu… - Max Nordau
Hysteria and degeneration have always existed; but they formerly showed themselves sporadically, and had no importance in the life of the whole commu…
- Max Nordau
By the end of the 20th Century there will be a generation to whom it will not be injurious to read a dozen quire of newspapers daily, to be constantl… - Max Nordau
By the end of the 20th Century there will be a generation to whom it will not be injurious to read a dozen quire of newspapers daily, to be constantl…
We find collected in this book [The Bible] the superstitious beliefs of the ancient inhabitants of Palestine, with indistinct echoes of Indian and Pe… - Max Nordau
We find collected in this book [The Bible] the superstitious beliefs of the ancient inhabitants of Palestine, with indistinct echoes of Indian and Pe…
If I despised myself, it would be no compensation if everyone saluted me, and if I respect myself, it does not trouble me if others hold me lightly. - Max Nordau
If I despised myself, it would be no compensation if everyone saluted me, and if I respect myself, it does not trouble me if others hold me lightly.
The artist writes, paints, sings or dances the burden of some idea or feeling off his mind. - Max Nordau
The artist writes, paints, sings or dances the burden of some idea or feeling off his mind.
[H]istory is a melodrama on the theme of parasitism, characterized by scenes that are exciting or dull, as the case may be, and many a sudden stagetr… - Max Nordau
[H]istory is a melodrama on the theme of parasitism, characterized by scenes that are exciting or dull, as the case may be, and many a sudden stagetr…
It is well to be alone. It fertilizes the creative impulse. - Max Nordau
It is well to be alone. It fertilizes the creative impulse.
How dare the smooth talkers, the clever official blabbers, open their mouths and boast of progress. . . . Here they hold jubilant peace conferences i… - Max Nordau
How dare the smooth talkers, the clever official blabbers, open their mouths and boast of progress. . . . Here they hold jubilant peace conferences i…
Let me tell you the following words as if I were showing you the rungs of a ladder leading upward and upward: Herzl; the Zionist Congress; the Englis… - Max Nordau
Let me tell you the following words as if I were showing you the rungs of a ladder leading upward and upward: Herzl; the Zionist Congress; the Englis…
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