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“I tell you loneliness is the thing to master. Courage and fear, love, death are only parts of it and can easily be ruled afterwards. If I make myself master my own loneliness there will be peace or safety: and perhaps these are the same.”

Quote by Martha Gellhorn

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Martha Gellhorn
Martha Gellhorn

Martha Gellhorn was an American journalist and author, renowned for her adventurous life and her role as a pioneering war correspondent. She was a distinguished figure in the literary community, with her writing frequently exploring the human experience, especially during times of war. Gellhorn's career spanned several decades, and she was celebrated for her courage and her talent for capturing the spirit of the people and places she visited. more

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