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“Love is an act of endless forgiveness. It means forget inconvenient duties, then forgive yourself for forgetting. By rigid practice and stern determination, it comes easy.”

Quote by Peter Ustinov

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Peter Ustinov
Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov was a British actor, screenwriter, and director, renowned for his versatility and wit. He had an impressive career in film, television, and theater, with his most famous works including 'Roman Holiday' and 'Oliver!'. Ustinov's career spanned half a century, and he won numerous awards, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. more

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“To be forgiven is such sweetness that honey is tasteless in comparison with it. But yet there is one thing sweeter still, and that is to forgive. As it is more blessed to give than to receive, so to forgive rises a stage higher in experience than to be forgiven.”