Jakub Quotes in The Tattooist of Auschwitz
“The thing is,” Jakub says, “I can’t let you give me any names.”
Lale stares, confused.
“You were kind to me and I will make the beating look worse than it is, but I will kill you before I let you tell me a name. I want as little innocent blood on my hands as possible,” Jakub explains.
“Oh, Jakub. I never imagined this would be the work they found for you. I’m so sorry.”
“If I must kill one Jew to save ten others, then I will.”
Jakub Quotes in The Tattooist of Auschwitz
“The thing is,” Jakub says, “I can’t let you give me any names.”
Lale stares, confused.
“You were kind to me and I will make the beating look worse than it is, but I will kill you before I let you tell me a name. I want as little innocent blood on my hands as possible,” Jakub explains.
“Oh, Jakub. I never imagined this would be the work they found for you. I’m so sorry.”
“If I must kill one Jew to save ten others, then I will.”