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I write to understand as much as to be understood.

I write to understand as much as to be understood.

Elie Wiesel
Writing, Understanding, Literature
Elie Wiesel (2011). “From the Kingdom of Memory: Reminiscences”, p.12, Schocken

That is my major preoccupation, memory, the kingdom of memory. I want to protect and enrich that kingdom, glorify that kingdom and serve it.

Elie Wiesel
Memories, Literature, Want

In Talmudic literature, certainly in the beginning, he was like a human being - except he was a serpent. But he was talking and walking and probably dreaming.

Elie Wiesel
Dream, Talking, Literature
Source: www.biblicalarchaeology.org

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