Philippe Petit Quotes

On a very long and very high wire, I will not hope to not be blown off by high winds. I will have the certitude that such could not happen.

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• On a very long and very high wire, I will not hope to not be blown off by high winds. I will have the certitude that such could not happen.

  

  Philippe Petit
  • Long
  • High
  • Hope