Auschwitz Quote by Anita Lasker-Wallfisch
“The whole thing was set up very cleverly. The people who were torn from their normal lives and put on the trains may have heard that terrible things were happening in Auschwitz, but even up to the end, they kept on thinking: Perhaps it isn't so bad after all. And then they arrived and the SS told them: "The old people and the sick can take the truck. Anyone who is still young can walk." It took us a while to realize that the ones who were being driven were really being taken to the gas chambers.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Schindler's List, 1993
The Nazis deceived victims, masking genocide with false hope and selective cruelty.
In simple terms: Deception hides horror.
Key Takeaway
Beware of deceptive narratives.
Themes
deception
genocide
humanity
survival
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
ethical
educational
When to use this quote
- war refugees
- concentration camps
- historical education
- ethical training
Key Concepts
psychology of denial
propaganda
moral choice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does deception facilitate atrocity?
- What responsibilities do witnesses have?
A Different Perspective
The quote reflects a specific historical context; broader generalizations may oversimplify.
