"L'opposé de l'amour n'est pas la haine, c'est l'indifférence. L'opposé de l'art n'est pas la laideur, c'est l'indifférence. L'opposé de la foi n'est pas l'hérésie, c'est l'indifférence. Et l'opposé de la vie n'est pas la mort, c'est l'indifférence."
— Elie Wiesel
Simplified Meaning:
When people don't care, it can be worse than feeling something negative. For example, if someone doesn't show any love, they don't necessarily hate; maybe they just don't care at all. This lack of care can feel more hurtful than hate because hate at least shows some feeling. Similarly, in art, the biggest problem is when people don't notice or care about it, not when they think it's ugly. If people ignore art, it loses its purpose. When it comes to beliefs or religion, it's not those who challenge or disagree that are the worst; it's those who don't care either way. Lastly, the dullness of a life with no passion or interest is far more sorrowful than the idea of death. If someone wants to live a full life, they should care deeply about what matters to them and not fall into indifference.
