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“Time is a friend - perhaps the best one we shall ever have. ... Time is a now - and there is only now. Memories look backward. Hope looks ahead. But there is in reality only now.”

Quote by Margery Wilson

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Margery Wilson, a distinguished film actress, was born on October 31, 1896, and passed away on January 21, 1986. She had a rich career in the film industry, known for her unique acting skills and diverse character portrayals. more

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