Quote by Anne Frank

I simply can't build my hopes on a foundation of confusion, misery and death... I think... peace and tranquillity will return again.

I simply can't build my hopes on a foundation of confusion,

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's refusal to find hope and optimism in a state of chaos, suffering, and despair. They reject the notion of finding solace in darkness and instead believe that peace and tranquillity will eventually be restored. It conveys a belief in the cyclical nature of life, suggesting that the current troubling times will be replaced with a more peaceful future.

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By Anne Frank

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