Yizhar Simlansky

Yizhar Simlansky (1916-2006), known by his pen name S Yizhar, was an Israeli writer and novelist. He belongs to the first generation of native Israel writers. He is known as literary innovator. He also wrote short stories. His works revolves round settler's lives.

Wisdom & Quotes

• Everyone wants to know why. As if we have answers for everything. In fact, the real great qeustion always remain unanswered. You do agree with me, don't you?
• We are "influenced" by something which is close and similar to the roots of our soul. Real influence is that which helps us be ourselves, that which elicits the hidden, the deepest secrets in ourselves.

Monika Varma