The usual channels of university studies or secretarial work did not appeal to me. I cherished difficult dreams through confidence in myself. (Ella Maillart)

The usual channels of university studies or secretarial work did not appeal to me. I cherished difficult dreams through confidence in myself.

Ella Maillart

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