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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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Marlene Dietrich
Age: 90 †
Born: 1901
Born: December 27
Died: 1992
Died: May 6
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Marie Magdalene Dietrich
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