If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or Fight Like Hell.

Meaning of the quote

Children often don't worry about the odds or statistics. They just believe they can do it. Maybe we should learn from them and have that same positive attitude, even when things seem difficult. When faced with a challenge, we really only have two choices: give up or fight as hard as we can. It's better to have hope and keep trying instead of just giving up.

About Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong was an American professional cyclist who won the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times from 1999 to 2005, but was later stripped of his titles after an investigation found he used performance-enhancing drugs. He founded the Livestrong Foundation to assist cancer survivors, and despite his doping scandal, he remains a controversial and influential figure in the world of cycling.

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