Irving Kristol

American columnist, journalist, and writer (1920–2009).

Born January 22nd, 1920 in Brooklyn. [ref]

Died September 18th, 2009 at 89 years old in Arlington County (lung cancer). [ref]

Occupations
historian, journalist, philosopher, politician, publisher, sociologist
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Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull