Camilla L

“In a place like Auschwitz, where everything is designed to make you cry, a smile is an act of defiance.”
― Antonio Iturbe, The Librarian of Auschwitz

“A book is like a trapdoor that leads to a secret attic: You can open it and go inside. And your world is different.”
― Antonio Iturbe, La bibliotecaria de Auschwitz

“The strongest athlete isn't the one who finishes first. That athlete is the fastest. The strongest athlete is the one who gets up again every time he falls, the one who doesn't stop when he feels a pain in his side, the one who doesn't abandon the race, no matter how far away the finish line is. That runner is a winner whenever he reaches the finish line, even if he comes in last. Sometimes, no matter how much you want it, being the fastest isn't an option, because your legs aren't as long or your lungs as large. But you can always choose to be the strongest. It's up to you - your willpower and your effort.”
― Antonio Iturbe, La bibliotecaria de Auschwitz