If they place the sun in my right hand and the moon in my left and ask me to give up my mission, I will not give it up until the truth prevails or I myself perish in the attempt.

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In this quote from Dorothy Dunnett's book Checkmate, the speaker expresses an unwavering dedication to their mission or purpose, no matter the challenges or temptations they face. They emphasize that their commitment is so strong that even powerful symbols like the sun and the moon cannot sway them from their path.

The speaker declares that they will only abandon their mission if either the truth is revealed or they lose their...

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