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Many a man owes his success to his first wife, and his second wife to his success.
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Many a man owes his success to his first wife, and his second wife to his success. |
Jim Backus (1913-1989) American radio, television and film actor, and voice actor
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BCE = Before the Common Era (same as BC, Before Christ)
CE = Common Era (same as AD, Anno Domini meaning After Christ)
c = circa meaning about, approximately
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owe something to (verb): have something because of (someone or something)
success (noun): fame; money
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