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Voltaire Quotes: I never was ruined but twice - once when I lost a lawsuit and once when I gained one.
         

I never was ruined but twice - once when I lost a lawsuit and once when I gained one.


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I never was ruined but twice - once when I lost a lawsuit and once when I gained one.
         



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