A king, realizing his incompetence, can either delegate or abdicate hi…

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A king, realizing his incompetence, can either delegate or abdicate his duties. A father can do neither. If only sons could see the paradox, they would understand the dilemma. ✨ Marlene Dietrich (2012). Marlene Dietrich's ABC: Wit, Wisdom, & Recipes, p.45, Open Road Media
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A king, realizing his incompetence, can either delegate or abdicate his duties. A father can do neither. If only sons could see the paradox, they would understand the dilemma. ✨ Marlene Dietrich (2012). Marlene Dietrich's ABC: Wit, Wisdom, & Recipes, p.45, Open Road Media

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