The statement, "No one ever won a race without taking the first step," represents which type of cause?
A) Sole cause: Only by taking the first step can one win the race, and taking the first step will ensure one wins the race
B) Alternative cause: There are other ways to win a race without taking a first step.
C) Necessary cause: It is necessary to take the first step in order to win a race.
D) Sufficient cause: If one just takes the first step, one will win.

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The statement implies that taking the first step is necessary in order to win the race. Without taking the first step, the possibility of winning the race is not possible. This represents a necessary cause.

The Statement, "No One Ever Won a Race Without Taking