A man may be in as just possession of truth as of a city, an... - Francis Bacon

"A man may be in as just possession of truth as of a city, and yet be forced to surrender."

Francis Bacon Perseverance

Philosopher Statesman Scientist English 1561–1626

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"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

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