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War Quote by Jason Born

“I'll not deny it. I am lucky. Do you think that Arminius could have won that battle in the rain without me there? I'll answer for you. Of course not! Now, I'm not saying my actions that day warranted any certain praise. No! I am lucky. I shit luck.” quote by Jason Born — Download Open image

““I'll not deny it. I am lucky. Do you think that Arminius could have won that battle in the rain without me there? I'll answer for you. Of course not! Now, I'm not saying my actions that day warranted any certain praise. No! I am lucky. I shit luck.””

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