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We only do well the things we like doing.
Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
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Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
Age: 81 †
Born: 1873
Born: January 28
Died: 1954
Died: August 3
Actor
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One keeps forgetting old age up to the very brink of the grave.
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Be happy. It's one way of being wise.
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Hope costs nothing.
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When she raises her eyelids it's as if she were taking off all her clothes.
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There is no need to waste pity on young girls who are having their moments of disillusionment, for in another moment they will recover their illusion.
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