We fought for honor, although six hundred miles distant from Montevideo, with enemies from all quarters, after a series of battles, privations and misfortunes, and almost sure of losing everything.
From his autobiography, explaining the motivation behind continuing a desperate fight despite severe disadvantages and a high probability of defeat.
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