Theodor Herzl Complete Diaries – Vol 4 – page 1529 – August 8th, 1903
Russian Minister of Finance Witte said:
But it must be admitted that the Jews do provide reason enough for
hostility. There is a characteristic arrogance about them. Yet most of them
are poor, and because they are poor they are dirty and make an offensive
impression. They also engage in all sorts of nasty pursuits, like pimping and
usury.