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If one has to jump a stream and knows how wide it is, he will not jump. If he does not know how wide it is, he will jump, and six times out of ten he will make it.

If one has to jump a stream and knows how wide it is, he wil

Summary

This quote suggests that having knowledge or awareness of the potential risks involved in taking a leap of faith can often deter individuals from taking action. However, ignorance of the exact magnitude of those risks may increase the likelihood of someone taking that leap, despite the uncertainties. The quote implies that sometimes, it is the absence of information or overthinking that hinders progress, and taking chances without complete certainty may still yield favorable outcomes more often than not.

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