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Anti-Semitism is a horrible disease from which nobody is immune, and it has a kind of evil fascination that makes an enlightened person draw near the source of infection, supposedly in a scientific spirit, but really to sniff the vapors and dally with the possibility.

Anti-Semitism is a horrible disease from which nobody is imm

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This quote highlights the insidious and dangerous nature of anti-Semitism. It suggests that even well-intentioned individuals can be drawn to the subject, either out of curiosity or a misguided sense of scientific inquiry. The quote emphasizes how anti-Semitism can become enticing, despite its malevolent essence, thereby suggesting the need for constant vigilance and awareness to combat and eradicate this hateful ideology.

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