Eleonora Duse (1858–1924) was an Italian actress, often known simply as Duse. She is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of all time, noted for her total assumption of the roles she portrayed. Duse was the subject of the 1947 biographical film Eleonora Duse.
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I have the greatest of all riches: that of not desiring them.
—Eleonora Duse
Topics: Gratitude, Blessings, Appreciation
If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive … .
—Eleonora Duse
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