Anne Frank

I have to confess that I am not very good at being quiet.

I know what I want, I have a goal, an opinion, I have a religion and love. Let me be myself.

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

Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction.

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 don't want to be like my mother, or like Mrs. van Daan—I want to be something entirely different.

I've reached the point where I hardly care whether I live or die.

I can't imagine how anyone can say: 'I'm weak,' and then remain so.

I don't want to be important. I just want to be happy.

I've found that there is always some beauty left—in nature, sunshine, freedom, in yourself; these can all help you.

I don't think I'll ever feel at home in this house, but that doesn't mean I hate it.

I'm afraid that people who know me as I usually am will discover I have another side, a better and finer side.

I long to ride a bike, dance, whistle, look at the world, feel young and know that I'm free.

I'm currently in the middle of a depression. I couldn't really tell you what set it off, but I think it stems from my cowardice.

I don't want to be a man; I want to be a woman, but a woman who is strong and independent.

I sometimes wonder if anyone will ever understand what I mean, if anyone will ever overlook my ingratitude and not worry about whether or not I'm Jewish and merely see me as a teenager badly in need of some good, plain fun.

I'm becoming more and more independent of my parents.

I don't have much in the way of money or worldly possessions, I'm not beautiful, intelligent or clever, but I'm happy, and I intend to stay that way!

I don't want to be like the others who just let life happen to them.

I'm my own worst critic.