All we have left is whatever residual self-esteem we can dreg up to use to fight to the bitter end, no matter what the cost, no matter what, live free or die. After all, we haven't accomplished a thing so far. This is a commitment--a sacrifice we owe to our children.
I'll tell you what is my greatest fear: the fear of dying before I have done this much.
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