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Any coward can fight a battle when he's sure of winning; but give me the man who has the pluck to fight when he's sure of losing.

George Eliot (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of George Eliot (Illustrated)”, p.3734, Delphi Classics
Any coward can fight a battle when he's sure of winning; but give me the man who has the pluck to fight when he's sure of losing.