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# Chiune Sugihara

(1900–1986)   Diplomat

 **3** quotes in **18** categories

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Chiune Sugihara was a diplomat.

## Quick Facts About Chiune Sugihara

Born January 1, 1900

Died July 31, 1986

Profession Diplomat

## About Chiune Sugihara

Japanese diplomat, Righteous Among the Nations (1900-1986)... \| Chiune Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat who served as vice-consul for the Japanese Empire in Kaunas, Lithuania. During the Second World War, Sugihara helped thousands of Jews flee Europe by issuing transit visas to them so that they could travel through Japanese territory, risking his career and th

##  Quotes by Chiune Sugihara

> [Even a hunter cannot kill a bird which flies to him for refuge.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/chiune-sugihara/even-a-hunter-cannot-kill-a-bird-which-flies-to-him-for-refuge/)

Chiune Sugihara

[Bird](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bird/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b36/chiune-sugihara-83660_bird_even-a-hunter-cannot-kill-a-bird-which-f_717667.png)

> [Do what is right because it is right; and leave it alone.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/chiune-sugihara/do-what-is-right-because-it-is-right-and-leave-it-alone/)

Chiune Sugihara

[Funny](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/funny/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58c/chiune-sugihara-83660_funny_do-what-is-right-because-it-is-right-and_822910.png)

> [I had to do something. A young man came into my home for protection. Is he dangerous? No. Is he a spy?…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/chiune-sugihara/i-had-to-do-something-a-young-man-came-into-my-home-for-protection-is/)

Chiune Sugihara

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5d5/chiune-sugihara-83660_dangerous_i-had-to-do-something-a-young-man-came-i_1062804.png)

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