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Nothing can be accomplished—unless the attempt is made.
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The quote means that no goal can be reached without first trying. Making an attempt does not guarantee success, but refusing to try makes accomplishment impossible. It presents effort as the necessary first step toward any result.
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- The Journal of Nutrition
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