Be good Quote by Anne Frank
“One must apply one's reason to everything here, learning to obey, to shut up, to help, to be good, to give in, and I don't know what else. I'm afraid I shall use up all my brains too quickly, and I haven't got so very many. Then I shall not have any left for when the war is over.”
About This Quote
Source Diary: The Diary of a Young Girl, 1947
She worries about overusing her mental capacity during wartime, fearing she will have none left for post‑war life.
In simple terms: Fear of exhausting her mind before peace.
Preserve mental energy for future.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- wartime study
- personal reflection
- post‑war planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can I balance learning and rest now?
- What mental reserves do I need after crisis?
She may underestimate the resilience of the human mind.