"I write to understand as much as to be understood." ― Elie Wiesel Understanding Writing From Elie Wiesel Author Added on 1/31/2026 About Elie Wiesel Elie Wiesel was a Romanian-born Jewish writer, Holocaust survivor, and human rights advocate. His memoir Night became a foundational testimony of the Holocaust. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986. Born: 1928-09-30 Died: 2016-07-02 View all quotes from Elie Wiesel
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