Quote by Lenny Bruce

Now a Jew, in the dictionary, is one who is descended from the ancient tribes of Judea, or one who is regarded as descended from that tribe. That's what it says in the dictionary; but you and I know what a Jew is -- One Who Killed Our Lord. And although there should be a statute of limitations for that crime, it seems that those who neither have the actions nor the gait of Christians, pagan or not, will bust us out, unrelenting dues, for another deuce.

Now a Jew, in the dictionary, is one who is descended from t

Summary

This quote by Lenny Bruce highlights the ignorance and prejudice that many people have towards Jews. He acknowledges that while the dictionary definition of a Jew focuses on their ancestral ties to Judea, society often reduces Jews to a stereotype: those responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus. Bruce suggests that this harmful stereotype persistently persecutes the Jewish people, regardless of their actions or beliefs. He implies the need for a change in mindset and a reevaluation of the discriminatory attitudes that continue to fuel unjust treatment of the Jewish community.

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By Lenny Bruce

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