#contend

I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat. ↗

— Allen Klein

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When the people contend for their liberty, they seldom get anything by their victory but new masters. ↗

— George Savile

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Against stupidity the very gods themselves contend in vain. ↗

— Friedrich Schiller

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