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There is always a certain peace in being what one is, in being that completely.

Ugo Betti

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Ugo Betti
Age: 61 †
Born: 1892
Born: February 4
Died: 1953
Died: June 6
Judge
Playwright
Poet
Writer
Completely
Peace
Certain
Always
Acceptance

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