After May 1940, the good times were few and far between; first there was the war, then the capitulation, and then the arrival of the Germans, which is when the trouble started for the Jews. Anne Frank arrivalcapitulationgerman Change image and share on social
When I write, I can shake off all my cares. Anne Frank careshakewrite Change image and share on social
Boys will be boys. And even that wouldn't matter if only we could prevent girls from being girls. Anne Frank boygirlmatter Change image and share on social
My lighter, more superficial side will always steal a march on the deeper side and therefore always win. You can't imagine how often I've tried to push away this Anne, which is only half of what is known as Anne - to beat her down, hide her. Anne Frank annebeatdeep share on social
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. Anne Frank adventureamusedangerous Change image and share on social
Although I'm only fourteen, I know quite well what I want. I know who is right and who is wrong. I have my opinions, my own ideas and principles, and although it may sound pretty mad from an adolescent, I feel more of a person than a child. I feel quite independent of anyone. Anne Frank adolescentchildfeel share on social
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 bookfirmlyhand Change image and share on social
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. Anne Frank improvemomentsingle Change image and share on social
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. Anne Frank afraidfeelgod share on social
