Holocaust Quotations: Windows to the Past
Ken Roman 1945 Quotations are powerful gems of wisdom. We gravitate toward reading quotations because they reflect immense truths in few words. They are thought-provoking, powerful, emotive, and cautionary. But while we are inspired by them, we must also realize that they are intended to illuminate certain truths. This is the platform from which we may be drawn into the study of the Holocaust. It is essential that we learn about history, to gain an understanding of the causes of World War Two, as well as recognize the roots of Anti-Semitism. I urge you to schedule a visit to a Holocaust museum as a first step towards greater understanding; or enroll in a Holocaust Studies program at a community college. I have gathered numerous quotations from the web. But I have also included quotes from my late cousin, Ken Roman, and from his friend the late Joe Korzenik. They were both imprisoned in Flossenburg concentration camp during World War Two. (Ken wrote extensively about their friendship