“The greatest crimes in modern history resulted not just from hatred and greed, but even more so from ignorance and indifference”
— Yuval Noah Harari
Simplified Meaning:
Many terrible events in history have happened, not only because some people were filled with hate or wanted more power and wealth, but also because others did nothing to stop them. For example, during the Holocaust, the Nazis committed horrible acts against Jewish people. Yes, the Nazis were driven by hate and a desire for power, but many ordinary people saw what was happening and stayed silent, either because they didn't know the full extent or they didn't care enough to act. This lack of action and concern allowed the crimes to continue. If more people had been informed and cared enough to stand up early on, many lives could have been saved. This teaches us the importance of learning about the world and caring about what happens to other people. By staying informed and getting involved when we see something wrong, we can help prevent bad things from happening.
