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Crucial Quote by Mark Twain

“God rewards gamblers and fools. The crucial thing, when you win, is knowing which you were.” quote by Mark Twain — Download Open image

“God rewards gamblers and fools. The crucial thing, when you win, is knowing which you were.”

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