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I palliate the sufferings of others. yes I see myself as softening the blows, dissolving acids, neutralizing poisons, every moment of the day. I try to fulfill the wishes of others, to perform miracles. I exert myself performing miracles.

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
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Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell
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Poisons
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Poison
Dissolving
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Blows
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Acid
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