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The child who is uprooted begins to recognize that what he builds within himself is what will endure, what will withstand shattering experiences.

Anais Nin

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Anais Nin
Age: 73 †
Born: 1903
Born: February 21
Died: 1977
Died: January 14
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Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell
Anais Nin
Recognize
Child
Uprooted
Within
Withstand
Children
Shattering
Builds
Begins
Experiences
Endure

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