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I sweat. If anything comes easy to me I mistrust it - Lilli Palmer
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"I sweat. If anything comes easy to me I mistrust it"

- Lilli Palmer

About this Quote

The quote suggests that Lilli Palmer values effort and initiative. She believes that if something comes too conveniently to her, she does not trust it and feels that it is not worth a lot. To Palmer, the fruits of her labor and also the struggle of attaining something are more valuable than having things handed to her. The act of sweating indicates that she is putting in the effort as well as making her achievements, rather than taking faster ways or getting privileges.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Lilli Palmer between May 24, 1914 and January 27, 1986. She was a famous Actress from Germany. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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