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

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.

The only way to truly know a person is to argue with them. For when they argue in full swing, then they reveal their true character.

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 looked up in the sky and trusted in God.

Ordinary people simply don't know what books mean to us, shut up here. Reading, learning, and the radio are our amusements.

Don't be too assuming, it doesn't get you anywhere.