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This quote demonstrates that even in prison, a man is still a man. He does not lose his sense of pride and will, nor does he give up on his goals. He is not willing to let the world see him as a fellow who has been defeated. Instead, he exudes confidence and strength as he declares that no one, not even the king of the gods, can defeat him. Much like Captain Ahab from Moby Dick , this prisoner is determined to do what it takes to succeed.
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