The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

What did Anne mean by saying "Paper has more patience than people"? Explain.

This question has been taken up from chapter 1 - Saturday, june 20,1942.

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Anne is inferring that her diary doesn't get impatient, angry, or judge her.... unlike the people in her life. She can tell her diary all of her secrets and be assured that her thoughts are approved of and accepted.

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The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank