The tears I have cried over Germany have dried. I have washed my face.
Meaning of the quote
Marlene Dietrich, an American actress, is saying that she has moved on from the sadness and difficulties she felt towards her home country of Germany. The tears she shed over it have dried up, and she has cleaned herself up, ready to move forward.
About Marlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich was a German-born actress and singer who rose to fame in the 1920s and had a long, successful career spanning over 60 years. She was known for her glamorous persona, exotic looks, and humanitarian efforts during World War II, and is considered one of the greatest female screen legends of classic Hollywood cinema.
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