Islam Quote by Raul Hilberg
““The 20th century merits the name "The Century of Murder." 1915 Turks slaughtered 2 million Armenians. 1933 to 1954 the Soviet government encompassed the death of 20 to 65 million citizens. 1933 to 1945 Nazi Germany murdered more than 25 million people. 1948 Hindus and Muslims engaged in racial and religious strife that claimed more lives than could be reported. 1970 3 million Bangladesh were killed. 1971 Uganda managed the death of 300,000 people. 1975 Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia and murdered up to 3 million people. In recent times more than half a million of Rwanda's 6 million people have been murdered. At present times genocidal strife is underway in Bosnia, Somalia, Burundi and elsewhere. The people of the world have demonstrated themselves to be so capable of forgetting the murderous frenzies in which their fellows have participated that it is essential that one, at least, be remembered and the world be regularly reminded of it. _Consequences of the Holocaust””
About This Quote
Source Book: Consequences of the Holocaust by Raul Hilberg, 1979
The 20th century was marked by repeated large‑scale genocides, yet humanity often forgets these atrocities, so continual remembrance is vital.
In simple terms: The century saw many genocides; we must remember them.
Remember and educate to prevent future genocides.
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When to use this quote
- education curricula
- museum exhibits
- public memorials
- policy discussions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure remembrance leads to action?
- What mechanisms prevent denial of past crimes?
Remembrance alone may not stop future atrocities without systemic change.