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Greed probably figures in my intellectual life as well, as I attempt to absorb a massive amount of information with cons
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"Greed probably figures in my intellectual life as well, as I attempt to absorb a massive amount of information with consequent mental indigestion"

- Etty Hillesum
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Netherland Flag This quote is written / told by Etty Hillesum between January 15, 1914 and November 30, 1943. He/she was a famous Lawyer from Netherland. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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