The Early Diary of Ana�s Nin, Vol. 2: 1920-1923

by Anais Nin
United States
21 Feb 1903 // 14 Jan 1977
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I prefer by far the warmth and softness to mere brilliancy and coldness. Some people remind me of sharp dazzling diamonds. Valuable but lifeless and loveless. Others, of the simplest field flowers, with hearts full of dew and with all the tints of celestial beauty reflected in their modest petals.

The Early Diary of Ana�s Nin, Vol. 2: 1920-1923
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The Early Diary of Ana�s Nin, Vol. 2: 1920-1923

Anais Nin

 

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