Elie Wiesel Quotes
A collection of quotes by Elie Wiesel.
Elie Wiesel was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, and political activist. He was born on September 30, 1928, in Sighet, a small town in Transylvania (which is now part of Romania). Wiesel's childhood was marked by the horrors of the Holocaust, as he and his family were taken to Nazi concentration camps during World War II. He survived Auschwitz and Buchenwald, but tragically lost both of his parents and his younger sister in the Holocaust.
After the war, Wiesel emigrated to France and later settled in the United States. He began writing about his experiences in the concentration camps, publishing his memoir "Night" in 1955. The book became an international bestseller and has been hailed as a classic of Holocaust literature.
Throughout his life, Wiesel became a leading voice against forgetfulness and indifference, advocating for Holocaust remembrance and human rights. In addition to his written works, he lectured extensively on the Holocaust and taught at various universities, including Boston University.
For his efforts, Wiesel received numerous awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986. His work and activism aimed to ensure that the atrocities of the Holocaust would never be forgotten and to inspire future generations to fight against injustice and hatred.
Elie Wiesel passed away on July 2, 2016, leaving behind a profound legacy as a survivor, author, and advocate for peace.
