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Compromise and tolerance are magic words. It took me 40 years to become philosophical
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"Compromise and tolerance are magic words. It took me 40 years to become philosophical"

- Hedy Lamarr

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Hedy Lamarr's quote speaks to the power of compromise and tolerance. It recommends that these two qualities are essential for a successful and satisfying life. By compromising and tolerating others, we can produce a more harmonious and tranquil environment. This is something that Lamarr needed to learn throughout her life, as it took her 40 years to end up being philosophical. This quote is a pointer that it is important to be unbiased and understanding of others, even if it takes time to discover how to do so. Compromise and tolerance can assist us to construct bridges and create a more harmonious world. It is a suggestion that we must aim to be more understanding and accepting of others, even if it takes time to learn how to do so.

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Austria Flag This quote is written / told by Hedy Lamarr between November 9, 1914 and January 19, 2000. She was a famous Actress from Austria. The author also have 50 other quotes.

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