The world? The world is not interested in us. Today,

The world? The world is not interested in us. Today, everything is possible, even the crematoria...

📖 Elie Wiesel

🌍 American | 👨‍💼 Novelist

🎂 September 30, 1928 – ⚰️ July 2, 2016

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In Elie Wiesel's memoir "Night," he conveys a profound sense of isolation and despair faced by those during the Holocaust. The quote reflects the harsh reality that humanity often remains indifferent to the suffering of others, emphasizing that the world seems detached from their pain and suffering. The notion that "everything is possible" underscores the extreme cruelty that can arise when society turns a blind eye to injustice, as exemplified by...

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