"I have one wish, and that is to live, to be useful, to bring joy to people."

"I simply can't build up my hopes on a foundation of confusion, misery and death. I see the world being slowly transformed into a wilderness, I hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy …"

"It's really a wonder that I haven't dropped all my ideals, because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out."

"I don't have much in the way of money or worldly possessions, I'm not beautiful, intelligent or clever, but I'm happy, and I intend to stay that way!"

"The sun is shining, the sky is a deep blue, there's a lovely breeze, and I'm longing for everything. For a kiss, for a summer day, for a bicycle, for a new pair of shoes."