What hurts the victim most is not the cruelty of the oppressor, but the silence of the bystander.

I think [teacher] is the noblest profession.

I come from a tradition - from the Jewish tradition, which believes in words, in language, in communication.

The stars were only sparks of the fire which devoured us. Should that fire die out one day, there would be nothing left in the sky but dead stars, dead eyes.

I have tried to keep memory alive... I have tried to fight those who would forget. Because if we forget, we are guilty, we are accomplices.

I have a tremendous respect for Professor [Frank Moore] Cross.

I have not lost faith in God. I have moments of anger and protest. Sometimes I've been closer to him for that reason.