Human beings should be held accountable. Leave God alone. He has enough problems. Elie Wiesel accountablebeinggod Change image and share on social
In the concentration camps, we discovered this whole universe where everyone had his place. The killer came to kill, and the victims came to die. Elie Wiesel campconcentrationdie Change image and share on social
Words can sometimes, in moments of grace, attain the quality of deeds. Elie Wiesel attaindeedgrace Change image and share on social
We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel encouragehelpneutrality Change image and share on social
I'll tell you what: I believe mysticism is a very serious endeavor. One must be equipped for it. Elie Wiesel endeavorequipmysticism Change image and share on social
It used to be said that when the Baal Shem Tov came into a town, his impact was so strong, he didn't have to speak. His disciples had to dance or to sing or to preach to have the same effect. I think a real messenger, myself or anyone, by the very fact that he is there as a person, as a symbol, could have the same impact. Elie Wiesel baaldancedisciple share on social
The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. Elie Wiesel hateindifferencelove Change image and share on social
I have not lost faith in God. I have moments of anger and protest. Sometimes I've been closer to him for that reason. Elie Wiesel angerclosefaith Change image and share on social
I will say, with memoir, you must be honest. You must be truthful. Elie Wiesel honestmemoirtruthful Change image and share on social
I was very, very religious. And of course I wrote about it in 'Night.' I questioned God's silence. So I questioned. I don't have an answer for that. Does it mean that I stopped having faith? No. I have faith, but I question it. Elie Wiesel answerfaithgod share on social