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David Livingstone

If you have men who will only come if they know there is a good road, I don't want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all.

David Livingstone

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David Livingstone values people who are willing to take risks and face uncertainty rather than only following clear, easy paths. He prefers those who are ready to move forward even when there is no clear way or guarantee of success.

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