Quotes from Anne Frank – Resilience, Hope, and the Power of Words

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

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

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

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

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.

I wish to go on living even after my death.

It’s difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams and cherished hopes rise within us, only to be crushed by grim reality.

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

Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction.

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

Whoever is happy will make others happy too.

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

No one has ever become poor from giving.

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

I’ve found that there is always some beauty left, in nature, sunshine, freedom, in ourselves.

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.

Quotes from Anne Frank – Resilience, Hope, and the Power of Words part 2

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

Because paper has more patience than people.

I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.

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

It’s difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams and cherished hopes rise within us, only to be crushed by grim reality.

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

Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction.

Those who have courage and faith shall never perish in misery.

Whoever is happy will make others happy too.

I’m selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.

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

If I have a chance to whisper a prayer to God, I would say: ‘Please send a yellow butterfly to my sister. That would mean so much to me.’

In the long run, the sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit.

Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.

Whoever is happy will make others happy too.

Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness.

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

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.

I’ve found that there is always some beauty left—in nature, sunshine, freedom, in yourself.

I want to be useful or bring enjoyment to all people, even those I’ve never met.

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.

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.

I have many home-schooling friends who have had this same financial struggle, and it’s just as hard for them. So, I decided to write this blog to give some ideas on how we could receive more money for our activities. Next week, I plan to write about truths and false rumors of home school in the USA.

You should never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option.

I want to write, but more than that, I want to bring out all kinds of things that lie buried deep in my heart.

The weak die out and the strong will survive, and will live on forever.

People can tell you to shut up, but they can never keep you from having an opinion.

I think a lot, but I don’t say much.

There’s only one rule you need to remember: laugh at everything and forget everybody else! It sound egotistical, but it’s actually the only cure for those suffering from self-pity.