I don't want to be considered a hero.... Imagine young people would grow up with the feeling that you have to be a hero to do your human duty. I am afraid nobody would ever help other people, because who is a hero? I was not. I was just an ordinary housewife and secretary.

Too often, when people are in trouble they look for scapegoats.

I have never wanted special attention. I was only willing to do what was asked of me and what seemed necessary at the time.

I don't want to be considered a hero.... Imagine young people would grow up with the feeling that you have to be a hero to do your human duty. I am afraid nobody would ever help other people, because who is a hero? I was not. I was just an ordinary housewife and secretary.

Real strength is being able to carry on when times are hard.

I am not a hero. I just did what any decent person would have done.

Children who use the Internet are much better informed than when I was young. Use this to your advantage.