Anne Frank Tree

Jun 11, 2006 18:08

http://www.annefranktree.com


"The Anne Frank Tree is a community of people andschools who feel connected to Anne Frank. For many she symbolizes thehope of a world in which people live together respectfully and infreedom, regardless of origin, faith or political beliefs.

Reactions to the Diary
The section ‘Be Inspired’ offers a selection from the many reactions toher diary that are sent from all over the world. It shows, for example,drawings, stories and poems about themes such as freedom, courage and giving."

Quotes from the website:

Usefulness

I want to be useful or bring enjoyment to all people. And therefore I am so grateful to God for giving me this gift of writing, of expressing all that is in me!

Anne Frank, March 25, 1944

Freedom

The sun is shining, the sky is deep blue, there's a magnificent breeze, and I'm longing - really longing- for everything: conversation, freedom, friends, being alone.

Anne Frank, February 12, 1944

Goodness

Why should you be nicer to a rich lady than to a poor one? Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness.

March 26, 1944

Giving

Give whatever there is to give! You can always give something, even if it's a simple act of kindness. People who give will never be poor!

March 26, 1944

Courage

I'll make my voice heard, I'll go out into the world and work for mankind! I know now that courage and happiness are needed first!

Anne Frank, April 11, 1944

We're all alive, but we don't know why or what for: we're all searching for happiness, we're all leading lives that are different and yet the same.

Anne Frank, July 6, 1944

Humanity

The time will come when we will be people again and not just Jews! We can never be just Dutch, or just English, or whatever, we will always be Jews as well. But then, we'll want to be.

Anne Frank, April 11, 1944

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