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Adlai Stevenson: “Each had set his life upon a cast, and was ready to stand the hazard of the die.”

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Each had set his life upon a cast, and was ready to stand the hazard of the die.
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Adlai Stevenson

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This quote illustrates the gravity of a duel, emphasizing the commitment of both participants to their fates.

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