Dictatorship Quote by Elie Wiesel
![“Young people want to learn, they are thirsty for knowledge, they want to understand and remember. The main thing is to teach them where not to go. Oppression, not to go; dictatorship, not to go; racism and prejudice, absolutely not to go. This is a moral plan [for society].” quote by Elie Wiesel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ad2/elie-wiesel-341_dictatorship_young-people-want-to-learn-they-are-thir_1117085.jpg)
“Young people want to learn, they are thirsty for knowledge, they want to understand and remember. The main thing is to teach them where not to go. Oppression, not to go; dictatorship, not to go; racism and prejudice, absolutely not to go. This is a moral plan [for society].”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Moral Lecture, Elie Wiesel, date unknown
Educate youth on dangers of oppression, dictatorship, racism, and prejudice as a societal moral plan.
In simple terms: Teach kids what to avoid: oppression, racism, dictatorship.
Key Takeaway
Guide youth away from harmful ideologies.
Themes
education
morality
social justice
prevention
human rights
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
didactic
ethical
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- parental guidance
- community workshops
- policy making
Key Concepts
ethical guidance
critical thinking
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance teaching avoidance with fostering critical inquiry?
- What role should institutions play in moral education?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic factors beyond individual teaching.
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![“[...] dictatorship, the most extreme form of tyranny, can never lead to social liberation.” quote by Noam Chomsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/869/noam-chomsky-42_dictatorship_dictatorship-the-most-extreme-form-of-ty_31180.jpg)
