Our only diversions are reading, studying and listening to the wireless.

How wonderful it is that nobody needs to wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God.

Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness.

Leave me alone, let me have at least one night when I don't cry myself to sleep with eyes burning and my head pounding. Let me get away, away from everything, away from this world!

As you can see, I'm currently in the middle of a depression.

Generally speaking, men are held in great esteem in all parts of the world, so why shouldn't women have their share? Soldiers and war heroes are honored and commemorated, explorers are granted immortal fame, martyrs are revered, but how many people look upon women too as soldiers?

I've learned one thing: you can only really get to know a person after a row. Only then can you judge their true character!

Dussel promised her the moon, but, as usual, we haven't seen so much as a beam.

Can you tell me why people go to such lengths to hide their real selves? Or why I always behave very differently when I'm in the company of others? Why do people have so little trust in one another? I know there must be a reason, but sometimes I think it's horrible that you can't ever confide in anyone, not even those closest to you.