1 There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest. – Elie Wiesel
We may not hold the authority and power to prevent injustice but we do have a duty to rise up and protest. That’s what keeps democracy alive.
2 Friendship marks a life even more deeply than love. Love risks degenerating into obsession, friendship is never anything but sharing. -Elie Wiesel
Friendships are more meaningful and joyous than love. Love brings pain and suffering and can often lead to obsession. Friendship, on the other hand, is all about sharing pain and joy alike.
3 One person of integrity can make a difference. -Elie Wiesel
They may say that one person can never make a difference. But one person of integrity and character can surely bring about a much needed change.
4 No human race is superior; no religious faith is inferior. All collective judgments are wrong. Only racists make them. -Elie Wiesel
No human race, religion or culture is superior to another. Such differences are made by racist people who only want to oppress other cultures.
5 If the only prayer you say throughout your life is “Thank You,” then that will be enough. -Elie Wiesel
Gratitude is the best habit you can cultivate. Saying “Thank You” is the best way to spread love and kindness all around us.
6 When language fails, violence becomes a language. -Elie Wiesel
When words become meaningless and communication becomes impossible, people resort to violence. They start spewing hate, eventually leading to one oppressing the other.
7 I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. -Elie Wiesel
Wherever there is suffering and injustice, make sure you never stay silent about it. Stand up against human oppression and humiliation since it’s your duty.
8 And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile. -Elie Wiesel
There’s a certain kind of joy in bringing a smile to others’ faces. That gratitude is enough to bring positivity to your heart.
9 Because of indifference, one dies before one actually dies. -Elie Wiesel
Indifference is the worst condition one can have. If you’re indifferent to the suffering of others, you’re nothing more than dead.
10 Hope is like peace. It is not a gift from God. It is a gift only we can give one another. -Elie Wiesel
Hope is what we give each other. When we’re going through dark times, a shoulder to cry on and show us hope, is all we need
10 Famous Elie Wiesel Quotes About Humanity And Justice
1. There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest. – Elie Wiesel
2. Friendship marks a life even more deeply than love. Love risks degenerating into obsession, friendship is never anything but sharing. -Elie Wiesel
3. One person of integrity can make a difference. -Elie Wiesel
4. No human race is superior; no religious faith is inferior. All collective judgments are wrong. Only racists make them. -Elie Wiesel
5. If the only prayer you say throughout your life is “Thank You,” then that will be enough. -Elie Wiesel
6. When language fails, violence becomes a language. -Elie Wiesel
7. I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. -Elie Wiesel
8. And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile. -Elie Wiesel
9. Because of indifference, one dies before one actually dies. -Elie Wiesel
10. Hope is like peace. It is not a gift from God. It is a gift only we can give one another. -Elie Wiesel