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When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.
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The quote means that importance can outweigh the likelihood of success. When a goal matters deeply enough, a person may choose to pursue it even when the chances seem unfavorable. The decision is guided not by a promise of victory, but by the value of making the attempt.
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