Sofia Villani Scicolone (Sophia Loren) Quotes

After all these years, I am still involved in the process of self-discovery. It's better to explore life and make mistakes than to play it safe. Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life.

Sofia Villani Scicolone

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• After all these years, I am still involved in the process of self-discovery. It's better to explore life and make mistakes than to play it safe. Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life.

  

  Sofia Villani Scicolone
  • Life
  • inspirational
  • Depression