Miep Gies quotes

Miep Gies was a Dutch humanitarian who played a vital role in helping Anne Frank and her family hide during World War II. Her bravery and resourcefulness contributed greatly to the preservation of Anne Frank's diary. She is remembered as a symbol of courage and compassion in the face of persecution. Here are 9 of her quotes:

I don't want to be considered a hero. Imagine young people would grow up with the feeling that you have to be a hero to do your human duty. I am afraid nobody would ever help other people, because who is a hero? I was not. I was just an ordinary housewife and secretary. (Miep Gies)
I myself am just an ordinary woman. I simply had no choice. View quote
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Permanent remorse about failing to do your human duty, in my opinion, can be worse than losing your life. View quote
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Children who use the Internet are much better informed than when I was young. Use this to your advantage. View quote
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I certainly think that another Holocaust can happen again. It did already occur; think of Cambodia, Rwanda, and Bosnia. View quote
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Too often, when people are in trouble they look for scapegoats. View quote
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People should never think that you have to be a very special person to help those who need you. View quote
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Imagine young people would grow up with the feeling that you have to be a hero to do your human duty. I am afraid nobody would ever help other people, because who is a hero? View quote
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But even an ordinary secretary or a housewife or a teenager can, within their own small ways, turn on a small light in a dark room. View quote
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Miep Gies

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Occupation: Dutch Celebrity
Born: February 15, 1909
Died: January 11, 2010
Quotes count: 9
Wikipedia: Miep Gies

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