"there is a saying that 'paper is more patient than man'; it came back to me on one of my slightly melancholy days, while i sat chin in hand, feeling too bored and limp even to make up my mind whether to go out or stay at home. yes, there is no doubt that paper is patient...i don't intend to show this cardboard-covered notebook, bearing the proud name of 'diary', to anyone..." anne frank. such a poignant lesson in courage, grace and beauty...
