Though, I've read Anne Frank before, I wanted to try it out again and see how I would interpret it differently. Here are some lovely quotes, I underlined in the book:
"The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely, or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite 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 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."
"When I looked outside right into the depth of Nature and God, then I was happy, really happy."
"Riches can all be lost, but that happiness in your own heart can only be veiled, and it will still bring you happiness again, as long as you live. As long as you can look fearlessly up into the heavens, as long as you know that you are pure within, and that you will still find happiness."
"Why should millions be spent daily on the war and yet there's not a penny available for medical services, artists, or for poor people?" (Ah, society sure, hasn't progressed!)
She was a truly fascinating person with an incredible capacity to understand humans, I think. You can see it in her eyes, they're deep-set. A naturally, caring person. I definitely suggest, people to re-read her diary. Lots of students read this in middle school or high school, but it's good to review things you might have missed when you were younger.
"The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely, or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite 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 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."
"When I looked outside right into the depth of Nature and God, then I was happy, really happy."
"Riches can all be lost, but that happiness in your own heart can only be veiled, and it will still bring you happiness again, as long as you live. As long as you can look fearlessly up into the heavens, as long as you know that you are pure within, and that you will still find happiness."
"Why should millions be spent daily on the war and yet there's not a penny available for medical services, artists, or for poor people?" (Ah, society sure, hasn't progressed!)
She was a truly fascinating person with an incredible capacity to understand humans, I think. You can see it in her eyes, they're deep-set. A naturally, caring person. I definitely suggest, people to re-read her diary. Lots of students read this in middle school or high school, but it's good to review things you might have missed when you were younger.
Anne Frank
