William KennedyOnly a bet on the impossible makes sense. It is an act of faith and courage requiring an irrational leap over reason. A man wins simply by making such a bet.
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When people are faced with a situation that seems utterly impossible to overcome, they do not back down. Instead, they bet on their ability to succeed. This is the only way that anyone can succeed in life, because only an act of faith and courage can overcome reason.
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