"Sometimes we must interfere. When human lives are endangered, when human dignity is in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become irrelevant. Whenever men or women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must - at that moment - become the center of the universe."

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Source : Elie Wiesel (2011). “From the Kingdom of Memory: Reminiscences”, p.170, Schocken

Elie Wiesel

#Inspirational Quotes #Men Quotes #Race Quotes

“When anyone says they often think something, it means they've just thought of it now.”

Source : Michael Frayn (2009). “Alphabetical Order”, p.8, A&C Black
“Do not be afraid to talk about food. Food which is worth eating is worth discussing. And there is the occult power of words which somehow will develop its qualities.”
“If you think you can, then youâ€™re half way there. If you say, â€˜I canâ€™t,â€™ then youâ€™re defeated.”
“It is good to live in a country where all are immigrants ... the newcomer is simply the latest arrival.”
“Whenever I do something, it is rooted in the Indian opportunity.”
“The right of every American to first-class citizenship is the most important issue of our time.”
“I think I can deceive people. I'm like, the nice, sweet girl when you meet me. And I don't have any bad intentions. But I'm a bad girl too.”
“Actors dread working with studios because they dictate what you do in a way that independent movies can't.”

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