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Fräulein Else
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"Fräulein Else" Quotes

A young woman's inner turmoil is laid bare as she navigates societal expectations and her own desires in early 20th century Vienna.

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I don't know if I love you, but I know I want you.

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lovedesire

One can't escape from oneself, even when one's at the end of one's tether.

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self-reflectioninner struggles

What we call happiness is often the mere absence of sorrow.

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happinesssorrow

One must have a lot of courage to be a coward.

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couragefear

To have courage means to have fear, but to conquer it.

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couragefearovercoming

Sometimes it's easier to deceive oneself than to deceive others.

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self-deception

We often judge others by their actions, but ourselves by our intentions.

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self-reflectionjudgment

In the end, we are all alone with our thoughts and regrets.

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lonelinessregret

The weight of secrets can crush even the strongest of hearts.

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secretsburden

We often underestimate the power of a kind word or a gentle touch.

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kindnessimpact