Elie Wiesel’s poignant memoir, “Night,” explores the harrowing experiences of the Holocaust. Throughout the narrative, his reflections resonate with profound wisdom and deep sorrow. Here are ten memorable quotes from this haunting text, each accompanied by the corresponding page number for easy reference. Dive into these evocative words that encapsulate the struggles and resilience of the human spirit.
“Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp…”
Page 34
“To forget the dead would be akin to killing them a second time.”
Page 86
“The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference.”
Page 88
“I had no right to let myself die. What would he do without me? I was his sole support.”
Page 105
“I am not a prophet and not the son of a prophet. I am but a simple Jew.”
Page 113
“What is more dangerous than ignorance? It is the illusion of knowledge.”
Page 128
“It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.”
Page 133
“Faith is like fire; it will either consume you or give you warmth.”
Page 150
“We must not only see the past, we must learn from it.”
Page 166
“Humanity is not a blind follower. It acts in defiance of it.”
Page 192
These quotes encapsulate Wiesel’s profound insights and reflections on suffering, resilience, and the indomitable will to endure. They remind us of the historical atrocities that demand our remembrance and our commitment to humanity.
