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"Please. I've thought about this arrangement for weeks. It's the best arrangement. The only arrangement."
-Mr. Frank, page 15 -
"Now is that a way to talk to your little girl friend?"
-Mrs. Van Daan, page 25 -
"No! No! Don't... don't take me!"
-Anne, page 46 -
"There is so little that we parents can do to help our children. We can only try to set a good example... point the way. The rest you must do yourself. You must build your own character.
-Mr. Frank, page 50 -
"Praised be Thou, Oh Lord, our God, Ruler of the universe, Who has sanctified us with Thy Commandments and bidden us kindle the Hanukkah lights."
-Mr. Frank, page 52 -
"We are all a little thinner. The Van Daan's 'discussions' are as violent as ever. Mother still does not understand me. But then again I don't understand her either."
-Anne, page 65 -
"We came to bring you New Year's greetings!"
-Mr. Kraler, page 66 -
"He's stealing the food!"
-Mrs. Frank, page 86 -
"But not any longer! Not after this! Now I want him to go. I want him to get out of here."
-Mrs. Frank, page 88 -
"So, dear Diary, that means I must leave you behind. Goodbye for awhile. P.S. Please, Miep, or Mr. Kraler, or anyone else. If you should find this diary, will you please keep it safe for me. Because some day I hope..."
-Anne, pages 99-100 -
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart."
-Anne, page 101 -
"Nine hundred and forty-two. Is it possible, Miep?... Only three years ago. 'Dear Diary. Since you and I are going to be great friends, I will start by telling you about myself'."
-Mr. Frank, page 9