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There could be no honor in a sure success, but much might be wrested from a sure defeat.

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Ann Landers
Age: 83 †
Born: 1918
Born: July 4
Died: 2002
Died: June 22
Columnist
Journalist
Writer
Sioux City
Iowa
Ann Landers
Esther Pauline Friedman
Much
Wrested
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Adversity
Defeat
Honor
Sure
Success
Might

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