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When I say it doesn't make much difference, I mean in terms of the importance of the piece of literature.

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Elie Wiesel
Age: 87 †
Born: 1928
Born: September 30
Died: 2016
Died: July 2
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Those who kept silent yesterday will remain silent tomorrow.
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