“Not only can what others are suffering be a consolation while we are suffering, but even knowing what others suffered long ago can be consoling.” ― Anna Seghers, The Seventh Cross Anna Seghers was born Anna Reiling on November 19, 1900, in Mainz, Germany. Her family was Jewish, and her father owned an Art and… Read More November 19th – Anna Seghers
“…we must know that we can never escape the common misery and that our only justification, if indeed there is a justification, is to speak up, insofar as we can, for those who cannot do so.” Albert Camus Philosopher and author Albert Camus was born November 7th, 1912, in French Algeria. He studied philosophy at… Read More November 7th – Albert Camus
“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” Elie Wiesel Elie Wiesel was born on September 30th, 1928, in Sighet, in the Kingdom of Romania. His parents, Sarah and Shlomo, were Jewish, and through studying Hebrew, the Torah, and reading literature, they instilled in… Read More September 30th – Elie Wiesel
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