Laziness may look inviting, but only work gives you true satisfaction.
AF
Anne FrankDiary entry (July 6, 1944)
About Anne Frank
Jewish diarist whose wartime diary became one of the most read books ever. (1929-1945)
More from Anne Frank
- We all know that a good example is more effective than advice. So set a good example, and it won't take long for others to follow.Give! (March 26, 1944), in Tales from the Secret Annex
- No one has ever become poor by giving.Give! (March 26, 1944), in Tales from the Secret Annex
- Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.Diary entry (July 6, 1944)
- How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before beginning to improve the world!Give! (March 26, 1944), in Tales from the Secret Annex
- In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.Diary entry (July 15, 1944)
More quotes on habits and discipline
- If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.Marcus Aurelius
- How much time he gains who does not look to see what his neighbor says or does or thinks, but only at what he does himself.Marcus Aurelius
- First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.Epictetus
- No thing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig.Epictetus
- Practice yourself, for heaven's sake, in little things; and thence proceed to greater.Epictetus
- If you would be a good reader, read; if a writer, write.Epictetus
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