Quote by Sir Thomas Browne

A man may be in as just possession of truth as of a city, and yet be forced to surrender.

A man may be in as just possession of truth as of a city, an

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This quote suggests that even if a person possesses the truth, or is in the right, they may still be compelled to give in or compromise. Just as someone can rightfully own a city but be outpowered or coerced into surrendering, an individual may have a valid argument or viewpoint, but external circumstances or pressures may force them to abandon it. It reflects the idea that justice or truth alone may not always guarantee success or victory in a given situation.

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