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I think what weakens people most is fear of wasting their strength.
Etty Hillesum
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Etty Hillesum was a Lawyer from Kingdom of the Netherlands (1914–1943).

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This quote is attributed to Etty Hillesum, a Lawyer from Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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Etty Hillesum lived from 1914 – 1943.