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Greta Garbo Quote

“Is there anything better than to be longing for something, when you know it is within reach?”

— Greta Garbo

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There are many things in your heart you can never tell to another person. They are you, your private joys and sorrows, and you can never tell them. You cheapen yourself, the inside of yourself, when you tell them.

— Greta Garbo

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I never said, 'I want to be alone.' I only said, 'I want to be left alone.' There is all the difference.

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Anyone who has a continuous smile on his face conceals a toughness that is almost frightening.

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Your joys and sorrows. You can never tell them. You cheapen the inside of yourself if you do tell them.

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I don't want to be a silly temptress. I cannot see any sense in getting dressed up and doing nothing but tempting men in pictures.

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