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The quote says aging is something you can’t fully control, but it should not become an excuse to stop pursuing your goals. It encourages continuing to do the things you want, even as you get older.
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Originally said in English.
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About Vera Lynn
English singer and entertainer
Vera Lynn, born Dame Vera Margaret Lewis, was an English singer and entertainer. Active in the World War II era, she became widely known as the “Forces’ Sweetheart” for her music and wartime performances. She sang for British troops through the Entertainments National Service Association, giving outdoor concerts in Egypt, India, and Burma. Her recordings and radio work made her a familiar voice at home and on the фронт, and she is closely associated with songs such as “We’ll Meet Again,” “(There’ll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover,” and “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square.”
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