“…How is it that everybody considers the rose the queen of flowers?” | |
“It is because nearly all people are blinded by surface glitter, there are only a few who would not have voted for the rose if there had been an election. The rose is good-looking and dignified, and, just as in the rest of the world, scarcely anyone asks if there might not be another, outwardly a little plainer, perhaps, but inwardly more noble and gifted, for the role of ruler.” | |
— Anne Frank | |
From the story: “Eve’s Dream“ | |
In the book: “Tales From The Secret Annex“ | |
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2014 | They Resemble Us |
2013 | Both |
2012 | That’s Success! |
2011 | Losing At Dominoes |
2010 | 1,001 |
Posts Tagged ‘Tales From The Secret Annex’
Scarcely Asked
Posted in Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, tagged Anne Frank, Eve's Dream (Story), On Beauty, On Roses, Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, Tales From The Secret Annex on December 27, 2015| 3 Comments »