“I feel like a small battlefield in which the problems, or some of the problems, of our time are being fought out. All one can hope to do is keep oneself humbly available, to allow oneself to be a battlefield. After all, the problems must be accommodated, have somewhere to struggle and come to rest and we, poor little humans, must put our inner space at their service and not run away.”
Quote by Etty Hillesum
Work
Etty: The Letters and Diaries of Etty Hillesum, 1941-1943
Etty Hillesum's letters and diaries offer a profound and intimate look into the life of a young woman during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. The volume provides a detailed account of her personal journey, reflections on human nature, and her deepening spiritual beliefs amidst the horrors of the Holocaust. more
Author
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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