attempt the impossible

基本解释

Don't attempt the impossible.
不要试图做不可能的事。
To achieve the incredible you have to attempt the impossible.
要取得令人难以置信的成就，你得尝试不可能的事情。
Forget about prudence, attempt the impossible and you will find that it is the possible in disguise.
忘掉谨慎，努力尝试不可能的事，你会发现不可能只是伪装。
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