What finally decided him was the thought that, if he neglected this incredible opportunity, he would never… — Arthur C. Clarke
What finally decided him was the thought that, if he neglected this incredible opportunity, he would never forgive himself. All the rest of his life would be spent in vain regrets—and nothing could be worse than that.
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