I think the Messianic concept, which is the Jewish offering to mankind, is a great victory. What does it mean? It means that history has a sense, a meaning, a direction; it goes somewhere, and necessarily in a good direction--the Messiah.
Elie WieselThis is the role of writers: to turn their tears into a story - and perhaps into a prayer.
Elie WieselJust as there are predatory birds, so there are predatory ideas: I came under their spell. . . .Just as the survivors say that no one will ever understand the victims, what I must tell you is that you will never understand the executioners.
Elie WieselThe Jewish tradition of learning-is learning. Adam chose knowledge instead of immortality.
Elie Wiesel