Germany

Who fights, can lose. Who fights not, has already lost.

Wer kämpft, kann verlieren. Wer nicht kämpft, hat schon verloren.

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Cultural Note

Taking a risk means you might fail. Not taking it means you already have. Said with a shrug, as if the answer were obvious.

English equivalent:

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.

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