Δαφνη Ευτυχια Αρθουρος

"[...] In this sense, Esther is the first biblical figure, male or female, to engage in statesmanship. Previous heroes -- Moses and Elijah, Samuel and Deborah -- are prophets who are guided and guarded by the Divine, but Esther operates on instinct, reflecting a mastery of realpolitik." -- Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, 2020-03-09, "Queen Esther, a Hero for Our Time", The New York Times

[To my friends celebrating it, may you have an easy fast today and a joyous Purim celebration tonight / tomorrow!]