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I am not afraid of the assassin attacking me where a brave and courageous man would attack another.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “I am not afraid of the assassin attacking me where a brave and courageous man would attack another.”
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Blaine expresses his fearlessness towards direct confrontation, emphasizing the importance of courage in conflict.
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