Which detail best illustrates Miep Gies’s purpose in this excerpt?

“People should never think that you have to be a very special person to help those who need you.”
“I could foresee many, many sleepless nights and a life filled with regret if I would have refused to help the Franks.”
“And this was not the kind of life I was looking for at all. “
“Gies explained another motivation for emphasizing her modesty.”

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The detail "People should never think that you have to be a very special person to help those who need you." best illustrates Miep Gies's purpose in this excerpt. This statement emphasizes Gies's belief that anyone can make a difference and help others in need, highlighting her humility and dedication to helping the Franks despite not considering herself a hero.