Quote by Elie Wiesel

I decided to devote my life to telling the story because I felt that having survived I owe something to the dead. and anyone who does not remember betrays them again.

I decided to devote my life to telling the story because I f

Summary

This quote is an expression of the speaker's commitment to sharing a particular story or historical event. By surviving, the speaker feels a responsibility to honor the memory of those who did not survive by ensuring that their story is not forgotten. The quote suggests that forgetting or disregarding their experience would be a betrayal, as it would neglect the significance and lessons to be learned from such events. Therefore, the speaker emphasizes the importance of telling the story as a way of preserving the memory and giving a voice to those who cannot share it themselves.

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Death

By Elie Wiesel

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