I don't see why I should bow my head when I could hold it high, or place it in the hands of my enemies when I can defeat them.
Jose Rizal (2010). “Noli Me Tangere: Translated by Leon Ma. Guerrero”, p.276, BookBaby

I don't see why I should bow my head when I could hold it high, or place it in the hands of my enemies when I can defeat them.