Irena Sendler Quotes & Sayings

I was taught that if you see a person drowning, you must jump into the water to save them, whether you can swim or not. — Irena Sendler

People can be only divided into good or bad; their race, religion, nationality don't matter. — Irena Sendler

Over a half-century has passed since the hell of the Holocaust, but its spectre still hangs over the world and doesn't allow us to forget. — Irena Sendler

If being a saint is complete devotion to a cause, bravery and altruism, then I think Mrs Sendlerowa fulfils all the conditions.I think about her the way you think about someone you owe your life to. — Irena Sendler

Every child saved with my help and the help of all the wonderful secret messengers, who today are no longer living, is the justification of my existence on this earth, and not a title to glory. — Irena Sendler

Humanity has understood nothing. Religious, tribal, national wars continue. The world continues to be in a sea of blood. — Irena Sendler

Heroes do extraordinary things. What I did was not an extraordinary thing. It was normal. — Irena Sendler

The term 'hero' irritates me greatly. — Irena Sendler

The world can be better if there's love, tolerance and humility. — Irena Sendler