Pursue not a victory too far. He hath conquered well that hath made his enemy fly thou mayest beat him to a desperate resistance, which may ruin thee. (George Herbert)

Pursue not a victory too far. He hath conquered well that hath made his enemy fly thou mayest beat him to a desperate resistance, which may ruin thee.

George Herbert

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