Armenian genocide Quote by Atom Egoyan
“You can talk about Holocaust denial, but it's really marginal for the most part. What is compelling about the Armenian genocide, is how it has been forgotten.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Atom Egoyan discussing genocide memory, 2015
The Armenian genocide is overlooked, unlike Holocaust denial, which is seen as marginal.
In simple terms: Forgotten tragedies can be more dangerous than denied ones.
Key Takeaway
Remember and teach all histories.
Themes
memory
genocide
history
politics
recognition
Mood
somber
urgent
Type
historical
activist
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- public memorials
- media coverage
- policy making
Key Concepts
collective amnesia
historical justice
political marginalization
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is some genocide more remembered than others?
- How can societies prevent selective memory?
A Different Perspective
The statement may downplay ongoing denial of the Armenian genocide.
![“When I had to say something that I didn't like to Turkey, but of which I was sure, I said it, with the consequences that you all know [Editor's note: a reference to his comments on the Armenian Genocide]. I said these words ... I was sure” quote by Pope Francis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/54b/pope-francis-85_armenian-genocide_when-i-had-to-say-something-that-i-didn_366720.jpg)
