Children who use the Internet are much better informed than when I was young. Use this to your advantage.

- Miep Gies

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 a…

- Miep Gies

People should never think that you have to be a very special person to help those who need you.

- Miep Gies

I have never wanted special attention. I was only willing to do what was asked of me and what seemed necessary at the time.

- Miep Gies

You are the heroes. You are the heroes everyday.

- Miep Gies

Too often, when people are in trouble they look for scapegoats.

- Miep Gies

I certainly think that another Holocaust can happen again. It did already occur; think of Cambodia, Rwanda, and Bosnia.

- Miep Gies

We did our duty as human beings: helping people in need.

- Miep Gies

Real strength is being able to carry on when times are hard.

- Miep Gies