Oskar Schindler Quotes
Born: April 28, 1908
Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist whose moral transformation during the Holocaust became a testament to the power of individual conscience, offers profound wisdom on redemption and the cost of silence. Initially driven by profit, he risked everything to save over 1,200 Jewish lives, embodying the philosophy that true power lies in protecting the vulnerable. His legacy resonates because it confronts the human capacity for both cruelty and profound goodness. Schindler’s quotes inspire reflection on responsibility, choice, and the enduring truth that one person’s courage can alter the course of history, making his words timeless guides for a life of purpose.
Oskar Schindler Quotes (6)
"I was now resolved to do everything in my power to defeat the system."
— Oskar Schindler"If you saw a dog going to be crushed under a car, wouldn't you help him?"
— Oskar Schindler"We must differentiate between guilt and duty. The soldier on the front, like the common man, who does his duty everywhere, should not be held responsible for the actions of a few who also called themselves Germans."
— Oskar Schindler"Beyond this day, no thinking person could fail to see what would happen."
— Oskar Schindler"The Schindler Jews were off-limits in Brunnlitz."
— Oskar Schindler"I thank my personal staff for their restless sacrifice for my work."
— Oskar Schindler