Quotation by

Hedy Lamarr

I don't believe in life after death. But I do believe in some grinding destiny that watches over us on earth. If I didn't, the safety valve would give and the boiler would explode.

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Hedy Lamarr expresses doubt about an afterlife but feels there is a harsh, controlling force shaping our lives while we are alive. She suggests this force prevents chaos or emotional breakdowns, acting like a pressure release to keep people from falling apart.

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