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Quote by Elie Wiesel

“Be careful with words, they're dangerous. Be wary of them. They begat either demons or angels. It's up to you to give life to one or the other. Be careful, I tell you, nothing is as dangerous as giving free rein to words”

Quote by Elie Wiesel

Book:Legends of Our Time

Work

Legends of Our Time

This book compiles a series of short stories that delve into the diverse and intricate aspects of human life across different time periods, offering readers a glimpse into the multifaceted nature of existence. more

Author

A renowned Jewish author and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Elie Wiesel is known for his profound literary achievements and for recording and spreading the history of the Holocaust as a survivor. His works deeply reveal the terror of the Nazi Holocaust and the universal nature of human suffering. more

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