Quote by: Stephane Hessel

I feel that I am completely in solidarity with Jews in the world, because I know what it is to be a Jew. I've seen what it is; I am myself of Jewish origin, and therefore I can only be fully in support of the idea that the Jews, after all they've suffered, need a country where they are at home.


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Author Bio


  • NameStephane Hessel
  • DescriptionFrench diplomat, ambassador, writer, concentration camp survivor
  • AliasesStephane Hessel; Stéphane Frédéric Hessel
  • BornOctober 20, 1917
  • DiedFebruary 27, 2013
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionDiplomat; Writer; Human Rights Activist
  • AwardsGrand Officer Of The Legion Of Honour; Grand Cross Of The National Order Of Merit; Médaille De La Résistance; Burgerschapsprijs Stichting P&V; Four Freedoms Award - Freedom From Want; North–South Prize