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“Love is a romantic designation for a most ordinary biological process-or, shall we say, chemical-process ... a lot of nonsense is talked and written about it.”

Quote by Greta Garbo

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Greta Garbo
Greta Garbo

Greta Garbo, born on September 18, 1905 in Stockholm, Sweden, and died on April 15, 1990, was a renowned film actress. She was celebrated in the film industry from the 1930s to the 1950s, known for her unique acting style and enigmatic persona. more

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