Mrs. van D. promptly got a toothache as well! Yours, Anne M. Frank
P.S. We've heard from Basel that Bernd [Cousin Bernhard (Buddy) Elias] played the part of the innkeeper
in Minna von Barnhelm. He has “artistic leanings,” says Mother.
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1944
Dearest Kitty, My blood runs cold when Peter talks about becoming a criminal or a speculator;
of course, he's joking, but I still have the feeling he's afraid of his own weakness.
Margot and Peter are always saying to me, “If I had your spunk and your strength,
if I had your drive and unflagging energy, I could...”
Is it really such an admirable trait not to let myself be influenced by others?
Am I right in following my own conscience? To be honest, I can't imagine how anyone could say “I'm weak” and then stay that way.
If you know that about yourself, why not fight it, why not develop your character?
Their answer has always been: “Because it's much easier not to!” This reply leaves me feeling rather discouraged.
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