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The one profession where you can gain great eminence without ever being right.

George Meany

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George Meany
Age: 85 †
Born: 1894
Born: August 16
Died: 1980
Died: January 10
Functionary
Trade Unionist
New York City
New York
William George Meany
Gains
Ever
Without
Right
Great
Eminence
Gain
Economics
Profession

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