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What does it mean?
The speaker declares continued resistance despite being under attack or pressured.
In plain terms
I will keep fighting no matter what.
What can you take from it?
Never give up the fight.

Where it applies

  • battling odds
  • facing pressure
  • holding ground

Putting it to work

  • persisting in conflict
  • refusing to surrender
  • maintaining morale

Questions to consider

  • When is it right to keep fighting?
  • What does it mean to begin fighting?

Another view

It may prolong conflict unnecessarily.

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