“Not all victims are innocent. Not all victims are Jews.”
— Elie Wiesel
Simplified Meaning:
People who suffer or are harmed by something are not always good or blameless. Just because someone is a victim doesn’t mean they haven’t done something wrong. For example, in a schoolyard fight, one child may have started the fight and then ended up getting hurt. While they are a victim of being hurt, it doesn’t change the fact that they might have been the aggressor. Moreover, being a victim isn't unique to one group of people. Throughout history, many groups of people have faced suffering, not just any single group. To apply this idea in life, it's important to remember to look at situations from all angles. When you hear about someone suffering, don’t automatically assume they're completely innocent or that only certain people can be victims. Judge individual situations fairly and wisely.
