"We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented."— Elie Wiesel, 1986
Writer, activist, and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 for being a spiritual leader and guide for speaking out against oppression. His poignant speech centered the importance of standing up for what’s right. Here, Wiesel notes that staying silent amid wrongdoing lets harm continue unchecked and empowers whoever is causing the harm. The best way to help someone who can’t help themselves is to raise your voice on their behalf.
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