Riches can all be lost, but that happiness in your own heart can only be veiled, and it will bring you happiness again, as long as you live.

People can tell you to keep your mouth shut, but that doesn't stop you from having your own opinion.

Whoever is happy will make others happy.

Our blessed radio. It gives us eyes and ears out into the world. We listen to the German station only for good music. And we listen to the BBC for hope.

You can always give something, even if it is only kindness.

At any rate, Daddy usually comes to my defence. Without him I wouldn't be able to stick out here.

Ordinary people don't know how much books can mean to someone who's cooped up.