Quote by Anne Frank

They mustn't know my despair, I can't let them see the wounds which they have caused, I couldn't bear their sympathy and their kind-hearted jokes, it would only make me want to scream all the more. If I talk, everyone thinks I'm showing off; when I'm silent they think I'm ridiculous; rude if I answer, sly if I get a good idea, lazy if I'm tired, selfish if I eat a mouthful more than I should, stupid, cowardly, crafty, etc. etc.

They mustn't know my despair, I can't let them see the wound

Summary

This quote illustrates the internal struggle of the speaker, who feels trapped and misunderstood by society. They fear revealing their true feelings and vulnerabilities because they anticipate unsympathetic reactions and judgments. The speaker believes they are constantly criticized and labeled negatively, regardless of their actions or behavior. The quote highlights the speaker's loneliness, frustration, and the devastating impact of societal expectations on their mental state.

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By Anne Frank

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