If [the Jewish State] were orthodox it would desire to revive the whole Levitical polity, and in these circumstances it would either pass away through internal chaos or would so offend the modern political spirit that it would be soon extinguished from outside. ("Zionism", Enc. Britannica, 1911)
Comments
"Under the influence of religious toleration and the naturalization laws, nationalities are daily losing more of their racial character. [...] With the passing away of anti-Semitism, [Zionism] will disappear"