Anne Frank

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

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

— Anne Frank

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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

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

— Anne Frank

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

— Anne Frank

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Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction. ↗

— Anne Frank

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

— Anne Frank

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Whoever is happy will make others happy too. ↗

— Anne Frank

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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

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