I shall stay in jail to the end of my days before I make a butchery of my conscience.
John Bunyan (1628–1688) English Christian writer, preacher
(Attributed)
Quoted in M. L. King, Jr., "Letter from Birmingham City Jail" (16 Apr 1963).
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Bunyan, John
He that is down needs fear no fall.
John Bunyan (1628–1688) English Christian writer, preacher
The Pilgrim’s Progress, 2.6 (1678-84)