3 Quotes & Sayings By Max Nordau

Max Nordau (May 10, 1849 – January 14, 1904) was a German physician and writer. He was an early proponent of Darwin's theory of evolution and a prominent member of the Zionist movement, and author of Degeneration (1892), a pioneering work on anti-Semitism.

Civilization is built on a number of ultimate principles... respect for human life, the punishment of crimes against property and persons, the equality of all good citizens before the law... or, in a word justice. Max Nordau

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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

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