Bolkenstein, a Minister, was speaking on the Dutch programme from London, and he said that they ought to make a collection of diaries and letters after the war. Of course, they all made a rush at my diary immediately. Just imagine how interesting it would be if I were to publish a romance of the "Secret Annexe." The title alone would be enough to make people think it was a detective story.

A quiet conscience makes one strong!

Parents can only advise their children or point them in the right direction. Ultimately people shape their own characters.

What one Christian does is his own responsibility, what one Jew does is thrown back at all Jews.

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.

You must work and should not be lazy if you want to be happy.

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 was born happy, I love people, I have a trusting nature, and I'd like everyone else to be happy too.