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There is no defeat in death, Master Bruce. Victory comes in defending what we know is right while we still live.
— Alfred
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
Death isn't the loss here, Alfred tells Bruce. What counts is standing up for what's right for as long as there's breath. Winning, in his view, means holding to your principles while you live, not avoiding the end.
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