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A leaf fluttered in through the window this morning, as if supported by the rays of the sun, a bird settled on the fire escape, joy in the task of coffee, joy accompanied me as I walked.

Anais Nin

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Anais Nin
Age: 73 †
Born: 1903
Born: February 21
Died: 1977
Died: January 14
Author
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Diarist
Novelist
Screenwriter
Writer
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Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell
Anais Nin
Love
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Leaf
Bird
Settled
Window
Supported
Sun
Rays
Joy
Walked
Fire
Task
Fluttered
Morning
Escape
Accompanied
Peace
Coffee
Leafs

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