Anne Frank (Writer)

I hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too, I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that this cruelty too shall end, and that peace & tranquility will return once again.

I want to be useful or bring enjoyment to people, even those I've never met. I want to go on living even after my death! And that's why I'm grateful to God for having given me this gift, which I can use to develop and to express all that's inside me!

— Anne Frank death

For someone like me, it is a very strange habit to write in a diary. Not only that I have never written before, but it strikes me that later neither I, nor anyone else, will care for the outpouring of a thirteen year old schoolgirl.

— Anne Frank strange

Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you don't know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!

— Anne Frank love

A "food cycle" is a period in which we have only one particular dish or type of vegetable to eat. For a long time we ate nothing but endive. Endive with sand, endive without sand, endive with mashed potatoes, endive-and-mashed-potato casserole...

— Anne Frank time

Forgive me, Kitty, they don't call me a bundle of contradictions for nothing!

— Anne Frank forgive

God never deserted our people. Right through the ages there were Jews. Through the ages they suffered, but it also made us strong.

— Anne Frank people

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before beginning to improve the world.

— Anne Frank men

Ik geloof nooit dat de oorlog de schuld is alleen van de grote mannen, van de regeerders en kapitalisten. O neen, de kleine man doet het net zo goed graag, anders zouden de volkeren er toch al lang tegen in opstand zijn gekomen! Er is nu eenmaal in de mensen een drang tot vernieling, een drang tot doodslaan, tot vermoorden en razen en zolang de gehele mensheid, zonder uitzondering, geen grote metamorphose heeft ondergaan, zal de oorlog woeden, zal alles wat opgebouwd, aangekweekt en gegroeid is, weer geschonden en vernietigd worden, waarna de mensheid opnieuw moet beginnen.

— Anne Frank men

I believe that in the course of the next century [as dated from June 13, 1944] the notion that it's a woman's duty to have children will change and make way for the respect and admiration of all women, who bear their burdens without complaint or a lot of pompous words!

— Anne Frank women

I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains... My advice is : "Go outside, to the fields, enjoy nature and the sunshine, go out and try to recapture happiness in yourself and in God. Think of all the beauty that's still left in and around you and be happy!"

— Anne Frank happiness

Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.Think of all the beauty that is still left in and around you and be happy!

— Anne Frank beauty

I don't want to have lived in vain like most people. I want to be useful or bring enjoyment to people, even those I've never met. I want to go on living even after my death! And that's why I'm grateful to God for having given me this gift, which I can use to develop and to express all that's inside me!

— Anne Frank death

I have often been downcast, but never in despair; I regard our hiding as a dangerous adventure, romantic and interesting at the same time. In my diary I treat all the privations as amusing. I have made up my mind now to lead a different life from other girls and, later on, different from ordinary housewives. My start has been so very full of interest, and that is the sole reason why I have to laugh at the humorous side of the most dangerous moments.

— Anne Frank humor

I hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too, I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that this cruelty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more. (Saturday 15th of July, 1944)

— Anne Frank peace

I soothe my conscience now with the thought that it is better for hard words to be on paper than that Mummy should carry them in her heart.

— Anne Frank science

If I read a book that impresses me, I have to take myself firmly by the hand, before I mix with other people; otherwise they would think my mind rather queer.

— Anne Frank people

Is discord going to show itself while we are still fighting, is the Jew once again worth less than another? Oh, it is sad, very sad, that once more, for the umpteenth time, the old truth is confirmed: "What one Christian does is his own responsibility, what one Jew does is thrown back at all Jews."

— Anne Frank truth

It's difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams and cherished hopes rise within us, only to be crushed by grim reality. It's a wonder I haven't abandoned all my ideals, they seem so absurd and impractical. Yet I cling to them because I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart. I simply can't build my hopes on a foundation of confusion, misery, and death. I hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too, I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that this cruelty too shall end, and that peace & tranquility will return once again.

— Anne Frank hope

Laziness may appear attractive but work gives satisfaction.

— Anne Frank work

However, during the third class he'd finally had enough. "Anne Frank, as punishment for talking in class, write an essay entitled, Quack, Quack, Quack, Said Mistress Chatterback."

— Anne Frank men

Quack, Quack, Quack, Said Miss Quackenbush. Quack, Quack, Quack, Said Miss Natterbeak.

— Anne Frank

Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.

— Anne Frank advice

People can tell you to keep your mouth shut, but it doesn't stop you having your own opinions. Even if people are still very young, they shouldn't be prevented from saying what they think.

— Anne Frank people

People will always follow a good example; be the one to set a good example, then it won't be long before the others follow... How lovely to think that no one need wait a moment, we can start now, start slowly changing the world! How lovely that everyone, great and small, can make their contribution toward introducing justice straightaway... And you can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness!

— Anne Frank love

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. As long as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. And I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.

— Anne Frank beauty

The only way to truly know a person is to argue with them. For when they argue in full swing, then they reveal their true character.

— Anne Frank character

We all live with the objective of being happy, our lives are all different and yet the same.

— Anne Frank happy

Who would ever think that so much went on in the soul of a young girl?

— Anne Frank soul

I've found that there is always some beauty left — in nature, sunshine, freedom, in yourself; these can help you. Look at these things, then find yourself again, and God, and then you regain your balance.And whoever is happy will make others happy too. He who has courage and faith will never perish in misery!

— Anne Frank faith

I trust to luck and do nothing but work, hoping that all will end well.

— Anne Frank work

Whoever is happy will make others happy too.

— Anne Frank happy

Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart.

— Anne Frank art

Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.

— Anne Frank beauty

— Anne Frank nature

Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you don't know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!

— Anne Frank love

I don't think of all the misery but of the beauty that still remains.

— Anne Frank beauty

Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.

— Anne Frank advice

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

— Anne Frank art

In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart. I simply can't build up my hopes on a foundation consisting of confusion, misery and death.

— Anne Frank hope

I simply can't build my hopes on a foundation of confusion, misery and death... I think... peace and tranquillity will return again.

— Anne Frank hope

And finally I twist my heart round again, so that the bad is on the outside and the good is on the inside, and keep on trying to find a way of becoming what I would so like to be, and could be, if there weren't any other people living in the world.

— Anne Frank art

How true Daddy's words were when he said: all children must look after their own upbringing. Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.

— Anne Frank children

No one has ever become poor by giving.

— Anne Frank poor

It's really a wonder that I haven't dropped all my ideals, because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out. Yet I keep them, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.

— Anne Frank art

I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.

— Anne Frank art

The final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.

— Anne Frank lies

I live in a crazy time.

— Anne Frank time

Boys will be boys. And even that wouldn't matter if only we could prevent girls from being girls.

— Anne Frank girls

I must uphold my ideals, for perhaps the time will come when I shall be able to carry them out.

— Anne Frank time

I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.

— Anne Frank courage

Dead people receive more flowers than the living ones because the regret is stronger than gratitude.

— Anne Frank people

In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.

— Anne Frank art

Whoever is happy will make others happy too. They who have courage and faith will never perish in misery.

— Anne Frank faith

Happy were men if they but understood There is no safety but in doing good

— Anne Frank men

Its really a wonder that I havent dropped all my ideals because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out. Yet, I keep them, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart. I simply cant build up my hopes on a foundation consisting of confusion, misery, and death. I see the world gradually being turned into a wilderness, I hear the ever-approaching thunder, which will destroy us too, I can feel the sufferings of millions and yet, if I look up into the heavens, I think that it will all come right, that this cruelty too will end, and that peace and tranquility will return again.

— Anne Frank hope

— Anne Frank art

Inspite of everything i still believe that people are good at heart.

— Anne Frank art

Its twice as hard for us young people to hold on to our opinions at a time when ideals are being shattered and destroyed, when the worst side of human nature predominates, when everyone has come to doubt truth, justice and G-d...Its difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams, and cherished hopes rise within us, only to be crushed by dim reality

— Anne Frank truth

It is utterly impossible for me to build my life on a foundation of chaos, suffering and death. I see the world being slowly transformed into a wilderness, I hear approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too, I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that everything will change for the better, that this creulty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more.

— Anne Frank life

Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a persons character lies in their own hands.

— Anne Frank advice

We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same.

— Anne Frank happy

Think of all the beauty thats still left in and around you and be happy!

— Anne Frank beauty

What one Christian does is his own responsibility, what one Jew does is thrown back at all Jews

— Anne Frank christian

I dont believe that the big men, the politicians and the capitalists alone are guilty of the war. Oh, no, the little man is just as keen, otherwise the people of the world would have risen in revolt long ago! There is an urge and rage in people to destroy, to kill, to murder, and until all mankind, without exception, undergoes a great change, wars will be waged, everything that has been built up, cultivated and grown, will be destroyed and disfigured, after which mankind will have to begin all over again.

— Anne Frank war

Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you dont know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!

— Anne Frank love

I dont think of all the misery, but of all the beauty that still remains

— Anne Frank beauty

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

— Anne Frank art

Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction.

— Anne Frank work

I soothe my conscience now with the thought that it is better for hard words to be on paper than that Mummy should carry them in her heart.

— Anne Frank science

Boys will be boys. And even that wouldnt matter if only we could prevent girls from being girls.

— Anne Frank girls

Its really a wonder that I havent dropped all my ideals, because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out. Yet I keep them, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.

— Anne Frank art

No one has ever become poor by giving.

— Anne Frank poor

— Anne Frank god

The final forming of a persons character lies in their own hands.

— Anne Frank lies

Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.

— Anne Frank beauty

Who would ever think that so much went on in the soul of a young girl?

— Anne Frank soul

Whoever is happy will make others happy too.

— Anne Frank happy

Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart.

— Anne Frank art

How true Daddys words were when he said: all children must look after their own upbringing. Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a persons character lies in their own hands.

— Anne Frank children

I dont think of all the misery but of the beauty that still remains.

— Anne Frank beauty

I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.

— Anne Frank art

I live in a crazy time.

— Anne Frank time

I must uphold my ideals, for perhaps the time will come when I shall be able to carry them out.

— Anne Frank time

I simply cant build my hopes on a foundation of confusion, misery and death... I think... peace and tranquillity will return again.

— Anne Frank hope

If I read a book that impresses me, I have to take myself firmly by the hand, before I mix with other people; otherwise they would think my mind rather queer.

— Anne Frank people

If I read a book that impresses me, I have to take myself firmly in hand before I mix with other people; otherwise they would think my mind rather queer.

— Anne Frank people

In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart. I simply cant build up my hopes on a foundation consisting of confusion, misery and death.

— Anne Frank hope

They mustnt know my despair, I cant let them see the wounds which they have caused, I couldnt bear their sympathy and their kind-hearted jokes, it would only make me want to scream all the more. If I talk, everyone thinks Im showing off; when Im.

— Anne Frank art

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