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Quote by Marlene Dietrich
A king, realizing his incompetence, can either delegate or abdicat

A king, realizing his incompetence, can either delegate or abdicate his duties. A father can do neither. If only sons could see the paradox, they would understand the dilemma. – Marlene Dietrich

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