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But to us, probability is the very guide of life.
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The speaker says that people rely on probability to navigate life. Since outcomes are not always certain, judging what is likely helps guide choices and actions.
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- Project Gutenberg, The Analogy of Religion to the Constitution and Course of Nature
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