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De Alexander: “He was not the one to throw up the cards because the chances of the game were going against him.”

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He was not the one to throw up the cards because the chances of the game were going against him.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote illustrates a person's resilience and determination in the face of adversity, likening him to a determined player in a game.

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