Jewish people. “The Bible,” he said, “is the greatest book in the world. Let us not forget that this book is the contribution of the Jewish people to mankind.
“In these days, when one sees again the horrid head of persecution, and when the spirit of intolerance is abroad, let us remember that this extraordinary little people, so highly gifted, made this supreme contribution to the welfare of the world.”
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