But the forces of evil have not abdicated. The malevolent ghosts of hatred are resurgent with a fury and a boldness that are as astounding as they are nauseating: ethnic conflicts, religious riots, anti-Semitic incidents here, there, and everywhere. What is wrong with these morally degenerate people that they abuse their freedom, so recently won?

Perhaps some day someone will explain how, on the level of man, Auschwitz was possible; but on the level of God, it will forever remain the most disturbing of mysteries.

You shouldn’t act as a spokesperson for someone who’s trying to impose his will on you.

Indifference, to me, is the epitome of evil.

I believe in the story [ of Adam and Eve]. For me, it's a story.

I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation.

It's easier to be conformist naturally; it's easier except for those who don't like conformism.