Quote by Elie Wiesel

When you see the abyss, and we have looked into it, then what? There isn't much room at the edge -- one person, another, not many. If you are there, others cannot be there. If you are there, you become a protective wall. What happens? You become part of t

When you see the abyss, and we have looked into it, then wha

Summary

this quote suggests that when faced with a difficult or challenging situation, such as the abyss, there is limited space for people to cope with it. When someone is already at the edge, there is less room for others to be there. In this scenario, the person at the edge becomes a protective barrier or support for others. It implies that when one person takes on the burdens and challenges of a situation, they become an essential part of the solution or support system for others.

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