#gained

The world is indebted for all triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression. ↗

— Thomas Jefferson

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I do what I can to make young people understand that drugs can destroy their lives. I'm the perfect example of what people can accomplish when they have regained a sane body and spirit. ↗

— Don Johnson

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I realized that in those nine seasons I started out at about 225 pounds and I felt, you know, full figured fabulous woman but in those seasons I gained 75 pounds up to over 300 pounds all in front of the nation. ↗

— Star Jones

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I never wanted to retire. I wanted to kind of shift my work pattern so I could stay fresh and invigorated, and use the experience that I had gained in 30 years, but in a slightly different direction. ↗

— Bill Kurtis

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Experience comprises illusions lost, rather than wisdom gained. ↗

— Joseph Roux

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There is much pleasure to be gained from useless knowledge. ↗

— Bertrand Russell

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I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Clinton cost John Kerry more votes than he gained for him whenever they appeared together. Imagine being part of a crowd enraptured by the presence of Bill Clinton, and then having to listen to a speech by John Kerry! ↗

— Pat Sajak

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They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it. ↗

— Sallust

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Fear? If I have gained anything by damning myself, it is that I no longer have anything to fear. ↗

— Jean-Paul Sartre

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After I had been working as a cap maker for three years it began to dawn on me that we girls needed an organization. The men had organized already, and had gained some advantages, but the bosses had lost nothing, as they took it out on us. ↗

— Rose Schneiderman

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