Quotation 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.

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Anne Frank is saying that she refuses to base her future expectations on the suffering and chaos around her. Instead, she believes that calmness and safety will come back eventually.

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