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“You don’t learn from successes; you don’t learn from awards; you don’t learn from celebrity; you only learn from wounds and scars and mistakes and failures. And that’s the truth.”

Quote by Jane Fonda

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Jane Fonda is a renowned American actress, born on December 21, 1937. She is known for her versatile talents in film, theater, and public affairs. Fonda achieved great success in the 1960s and 1970s with her performances in films such as 'Patton' and 'Kramer vs. Kramer', for which she won Academy Awards. Beyond her acting career, she is also active in social and political causes, advocating for women's rights and environmental protection. more

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