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“Our age has become so mechanical that this has also affected our recreation. People have gotten used to sitting down and watching a movie, a ball game, a television set. It may be good once in a while, but it certainly is not good all the time. Our own faculties, our imagination, our memory, the ability to do things with our mind and our hands-they need to be exercised. If we become too passive, we get dissatisfied.”

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Maria von Trapp

Maria von Trapp, born on January 26, 1905, and died on March 28, 1987, was a renowned singer and the real-life inspiration for the character in the film 'The Sound of Music'. Known for her clear voice and elegant demeanor, she had a successful music career spanning various genres, including opera, religious music, and pop. more

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