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Horatio Nelson Quotes: The bravest man feels an anxiety 'circa praecordia' as he enters the battle; but he dreads disgrace yet more.
         

The bravest man feels an anxiety 'circa praecordia' as he enters the battle; but he dreads disgrace yet more.


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