Victory awaits him who has everything in order. Luck, people call it. Defeat is certain for him who has neglected to take the necessary precautions in time. This is called bad luck.
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Roald Amundsen
Born in 1872 in Norway, Amundsen was the first through the Northwest Passage, first to the South Pole, and first to both poles. His preparation and use of indigenous knowledge set a new standard for polar exploration.
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