Any coward can fight a battle when he's sure of winning, but give me the man who has pluck to fight when he's sure of losing. That's my way, sir and there are many victories worse than a defeat. (George Eliot)

Any coward can fight a battle when he's sure of winning, but give me the man who has pluck to fight when he's sure of losing. That's my way, sir and there are many victories worse than a defeat.

George Eliot

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