Mordecai Richler
Born: 01-26-1931
Mordecai Richler was a prominent Canadian author and screenwriter known for his sharp wit and insightful portrayals of Jewish life in Canada. Born in Montreal in 1931, Richler's works often explored themes of identity, culture, and family. Notable novels include "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" and "Barney's Version." Throughout his career, Richler garnered numerous accolades, cementing his legacy as a key figure in Canadian literature.
Book summaries for books written by Mordecai Richler
Quotes
A man without land is nobody.
You can't make a man good or bad by offering him money.
I have never been more serious in my life. I'm going to be a somebody.
You can't teach talent, and you can't teach a man to have character.
I'm not doing it for the money. I'm doing it for a principle.
People are the only real wealth.
Don't be a dreamer, Duddy.
I want to be somebody. I want to be somebody big.
It's better to be a little crook than a little victim.
The world of the future is in our making.
I'm not very good at being noble, but it doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little people don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world.
You're not a human being. You're an animal.