We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim.

Elie Wiesel

Nobel Prize Lecture, 1986

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Topic

Political neutrality Standing up for what's right Oppression Politics

Speaker

Elie Wiesel

Source

Nobel Prize Lecture, 1986

Medium

Nobel Prize Lecture Speech

Language

English

Time

1986 1980s 20th century

Occupation

Nobel laureate Activist Writer

From

Romania Europe

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Citation

Wiesel, Elie. Acceptance speech. Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. 10 Dec 1986, Oslo City Hall, Oslo, Norway.

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