German-speaking jewish librarian, philosopher, author, editor, publisher and journalist.
Born October 6th, 1884 in Prague. [ref]
Died November 9th, 1964 at 80 years old in Jerusalem.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson