The immemorial ingratitude of rulers and commonwealths is p… - Joseph Hertz

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The immemorial ingratitude of rulers and commonwealths is proverbial. Especially common is ingratitude to Israel — the People that has achieved so much of eternal worth, but has rarely succeeded in winning gratitude.

Joseph Hertz

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Joseph Herman Hertz CH (25 September 1872 – 14 January 1946) was the Chief Rabbi of the British Empire, 1913–1946.

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Alternative Names: Hertz, Joseph H. • Hertz, J. H.‏ • Herts, Yosef Tsevi • Gert︠s︡, Ĭ. • Joseph Herman Hertz

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