A Quote by Eva Hoffman

Anger can be borne - it can even be satisfying - if it can gather into words and explode in a storm, or a rapier-sharp attack. But without these means of ventilation, it only turns back inward, building and swirling like a head of stream - building to an impotent, murderous rage.

Eva Hoffman

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Anger Attack Back Borne Building Even Explode Gather Head Inward Like Means Only Rage Satisfying Sharp Storm Stream Turns Ventilation Without Words

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Eva Hoffman
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Born: July 1, 1945

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