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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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I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself. – Marlene Dietrich

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The average man is more interested in a woman who is interested in him than he is in a woman with beautiful legs. – Marlene Dietrich

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No one would be foolish enough to choose war over peace – in peace sons bury their fathers, but in war fathers bury their sons. – Croesus of Lydia

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He who can be a good son will be a good father. – Author Unknown

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