“Some things
You have to let be lost
Some battles, some battles
You have to leave unfought.Then the truth just wastes away
In all we dare not say.
And in all we can't explain
But I faithfully remain.”

—  Ben Harper

Faithfully Remain.
Song lyrics, White Lies for Dark Times (2009)

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