Hernan Cortes — "recognising defeat as a momentary check, but never accepting it as final."
recognising defeat as a momentary check, but never accepting it as final.
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A strong statement on resilience and mindset, often attributed to Cortes's approach to conquest.
Date: 16th century (approximate)
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