Aristides de Sousa Mendes quotes

Aristides de Sousa Mendes saved my life. He enabled me to have a family that includes professionals whose lives are very much dedicated to helping humankind. In that way the value of his sacrifices has increased exponentially in succeeding generations. (Aristides de Sousa Mendes)
I would stand with God against man, rather than with man against God. View quote
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At a time when many men were cowards, he was a true hero to the West. View quote
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I could not have acted otherwise, and I therefore accept all that has befallen me with love. View quote
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Aristides de Sousa Mendes was neither a superhero endowed with supernatural powers nor a saint capable of working miracles, but rather a man who loved others and who believed in humanity above all else. He was a man who was truly alone during one of the darkest moments in history. View quote
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I cannot allow all you people to die. Many of you are Jews, and our constitution clearly states that neither the religion nor the political beliefs of foreigners can be used as a pretext for refusing to allow them to stay in Portugal. I've decided to be faithful to that principle, but I shan't resign for all that. The only way I can respect my faith as a Christian is to act in accordance with the dictates of my conscience. View quote
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Starting today I will obey my conscience. As a Christian I do not have the right to let these women and men die. View quote
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Even if I am dismissed, I can only act as a Christian, as my conscience tells me. View quote
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