To those who argue, as I have heard some argue, "It is true we have a bad case; it is true we were in the wrong; it is true that we have committed an injustice; but we must persevere in that wrong; we must continue to act unjustly, or the Chinese will think we are afraid," I say, as has been said before, "Be just and fear not."
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond
Another says, "Ministers ought not only to preach a great deal more than formerly to servants, but also preach a great deal to white people about the instruction of servants, so as to convince the whole church and the servants that we are in earnest in this business and intend to persevere."
"Thoughts on the Religious Instruction of the Negroes of this Country"
William Swan Plumer
And yet he must persevere, must remain at his post until all is decided.
"Under a Charm, Vol. III. (of III) A Novel"
E. Werner