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I soothe my conscience now with the thought that it is better for hard words to be on paper than that Mummy should carry
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"I soothe my conscience now with the thought that it is better for hard words to be on paper than that Mummy should carry them in her heart"

- Anne Frank

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This quote by Anne Frank speaks with the power of writing and the significance of expressing one's ideas and feelings. By documenting her thoughts and feelings, Anne is able to launch them and not carry them in her heart. She is able to soothe her conscience by knowing that her hard words are on paper and not straining her mom. This quote speaks with the power of writing as a form of self-expression and emotional release. Composing can be an effective tool for processing and understanding our emotions, and Anne is utilizing it to her advantage. By jotting down her ideas and sensations, she has the ability to reveal them without straining her mom. This quote is a tip of the significance of composing and the power of self-expression.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Anne Frank between June 12, 1929 and 1945. He/she was a famous Writer from Germany. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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