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It takes courage to attempt the impossible. What would we think of Moses today if when it was time to part the red sea, he had said Why don't you guys go build a bridge?

It takes courage to attempt the impossible. What would we th

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This quote emphasizes the importance of courage in pursuing extraordinary feats. It uses the example of Moses parting the Red Sea to illustrate the concept. The quote suggests that if Moses had opted for a seemingly more feasible approach, such as building a bridge, his legacy and impact may not be remembered today. It implies that achieving the impossible requires stepping outside one's comfort zone and taking risks, rather than settling for conventional solutions that may limit one's potential.

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