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

Elie Wiesel

Nobel Prize Lecture, 1986 · 1986

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Political neutrality Standing up for what's right Oppression Politics

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Nobel Prize Lecture Speech

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1986

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Elie Wiesel

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

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