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"Now tell me, what does that mean to be noble? Your title gives you claim to the throne of our country, but men don't follow titles, they follow courage. Now our people know you. Noble, and common, they respect you. And if you would just lead them to freedom, they'd follow you. And so would I"
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Source: Statement before the Battle of Stirling Bridge on September 11, 1297. History of Scotland. by Patrick Fraser Tytler, p. 121, 1841.
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