Max Nordau

Max Nordau Quotes

Hungary, Leader
July 29, 1849 – January, 23, 1923.

Max Simon Nordau (born Simon Maximilian Südfeld; July 29, 1849 – January 23, 1923), was a Zionist leader, physician, author, and social critic.

Also known as Physician, Author, Social Critic

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The artist writes, paints, sings or dances the burden of some idea or feeling off his mind.

Max Nordau
- Mind
- Feeling
It is well to be alone. It fertilizes the creative impulse.

Max Nordau
- Alone

Civilization is built on a number of ultimate principles... respect for human life, the punishment of crimes against property and persons, the equality of all good citizens before the law... or, in a word justice.

Max Nordau
- Life
- Good
- Law
If I despised myself, it would be no compensation if everyone saluted me, and if I respect myself, it does not trouble me if others hold me lightly.

Max Nordau
- Respect