Abraham Cahan
1860 - 1951
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Biography
Abraham Cahan was a Belarusian-American novelist, journalist, and reformer. He is best known for his work as the editor and publisher of the Jewish Daily Forward, a Yiddish newspaper that became one of the most influential Jewish publications in the United States. Cahan's writings often focused on the experiences of Jewish immigrants in New York City, addressing themes of social justice, labor rights, and assimilation. His literary works, including the novel 'The Rise of David Levinsky,' are regarded as important contributions to Jewish-American literature.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The history of almost all great men is marked by elevations, depressions, triumphs, defeats, and persecutions.
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Those who are proud of their generation renounce it to elevate themselves above its level.
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We must live and let live, must not march in the funeral procession of the progress of humanity.
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One's own conscience ought to be the supreme arbiter of a man's actions.
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The man who never makes mistakes loses a great many chances to learn something.