Irene Gut Opdyke Quotes

A collection of quotes by Irene Gut Opdyke.

Irene Gut Opdyke was a Polish Catholic woman who was born in 1922. During World War II, she worked as a housekeeper for a German officer. Witnessing the atrocities committed against Jews, Irene risked her life to save them. She smuggled food and medicine to the Jewish prisoners and ultimately hid twelve Jewish refugees in the basement of the German officer's villa where she lived and worked. Irene's courageous actions helped to save these lives and she continued to share her story of resistance and hope after the war, inspiring others with her remarkable bravery.

In my fantasies, I was always caught up in heroic struggles,

In my fantasies, I was always caught up in heroic struggles, and I saw myself saving lives, sacrificing myself for others. I had far loftier ambitions than mere romance.

Irene Gut Opdyke

Inspirational Adventure World War Ii