Horace MannBe ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.
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When you are tired of fighting for the principles that will make your life meaningful, think about the people who came before you and fought for those same principles you are now fighting for. Then, if you are not ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity, then at least you will be able to say that you fought for something that is important.
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