“We have to fight them daily, lake fleas, those many small worries about the morrow, for they sap our energies.”
Quote by Etty Hillesum
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Etty Hillesum
Etty Hillesum was a Dutch writer and diarist, born on January 15, 1914, and died on November 30, 1943. Her works are known for their profound personal insights and philosophical reflections on human existence. more
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