Elie Wiesel
1928 - 2016
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Quotes
Biography
Elie Wiesel was a Romanian-born Jewish writer and Holocaust survivor. He is best known for his memoir 'Night,' which vividly describes his experiences in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. Wiesel dedicated his life to ensuring that the world never forgets the atrocities of the Holocaust and advocating for human rights and peace. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 for his humanitarian work and poignant writings.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference.
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We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim.
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There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.
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The opposite of life is not death, it's indifference.
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For the dead and the living, we must bear witness.