Quote 10
MR. FRANK: For the past two years we have lived in fear. Now we can live in hope. (2.4)
And sometimes, the end is just what you've been looking for. When faith fails you, and the bad guys are at your doorstep, hope is your only friend. Otto Frank just slays us with these insightful words of wisdom.
Quote 11
MR. FRANK: No trash must ever be thrown out which might reveal that someone is living here… not even a potato paring. We must burn everything in the stove at night. This is the way we must live until it is over, if we are to survive. (1.2)
Mr. Frank's rules are meant to be followed… if everyone wants to live through this.
Quote 12
MR. FRANK: Always remember this, Anneke. There are no walls, there are no bolts, no locks that anyone can put on your mind. (1.2)
Mr. Frank's advice on how to escape the isolation and complete dreariness of being cooped up in the Annex makes a lot of sense. Actually, it's pretty fantastic advice for any situation.