“Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire.” This is the Talmud (central text of Judaism) engraved in the ring gifted by the Jews to Oskar Schindler when the war is over. I watched this 1993 movie by Steven Spielberg (again) and it is more heartbreaking and tearjerking. This made me realize that where I am now is far more better than living during that time. The holocaust is just too much of an oppression not only to the Jews but to the whole humanity.
1. Tell and retell history. Never forget, remember and retell, so that it may never happen again. It is our past, it shouldn't define our future but we should not forget our past to learn from it and never let it happen again.
2. Every person is a human being and every human being is a person. A person is a human being regarded as an individual. Being a person serves to be respected, so as being a human being.
3. We all lose in war. Whichever side, in war we're always a loser. Both sides have consequences. The only difference is that one will receive the consequence earlier, the other later.
4. Each person knows compassion and mercy. It is only pride that blocks one person's compassion and mercy towards others.
5. Be always kind. In whatever kind of situation, don't forget to be kind. Because you're kindness will come back to you whenever you need it - just in time.
It's really hard to watch this movie. It is heartbreaking. But with this movie, all generations will be informed about the holocaust and to never let it happen again.
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