Sofia Villani Scicolone (Sophia Loren) Quotes

You really have to be satisfied with what you are and accept from life what it still very generously offers you - and notice it, and be glad for it.

Sofia Villani Scicolone

• Stills
• Accepting
• Satisfied
• Glad
• Offers

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• You really have to be satisfied with what you are and accept from life what it still very generously offers you - and notice it, and be glad for it.

  

  Sofia Villani Scicolone
  • Stills
  • Accepting
  • Satisfied