Adages Quote by Samuel Roth
“America is full of businesses bearing old Christian names, but which are really owned and run by Jews. Most of them have been acquired in the manner I have just described, the way the Jew creates something out of nothing (slow strangling). The Jew, better than anyone else in the world knows how to dispossess the poor and the members of the middle classes. To fit this case, the old P.T. Barnum adage needs only a little changing. A gentile enters business every minute, with two Jews waiting to take him out of it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown anti‑Jewish rant, date unknown
The speaker claims Jews dominate and exploit American businesses, portraying them as predatory and superior at dispossessing the poor.
In simple terms: Jewish people are blamed for taking over businesses and harming the poor.
Key Takeaway
Beware of scapegoating and hateful stereotypes.
Themes
prejudice
economic exploitation
scapegoating
anti‑Semitism
Mood
angry
defensive
critical
Type
propaganda
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- community relations
- policy making
- media analysis
Key Concepts
conspiracy theory
economic control
social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports these accusations?
- How does this rhetoric affect social cohesion?
A Different Perspective
The claim lacks evidence and fuels bigotry, ignoring complex economic factors.
