persevered

Mis à jour: 9 août 2026

The ground of justification taken by the government in adducing the 59th article of the Constitution, is a mere quibble. It is so wretchedly sophistical that it is quite sufficient to raise serious doubts of their sincerity. You may rely on it, if this is persevered in, that we must bid adieu to all our hopes of recognition by the Northern Powers.

M. (François) Guizot - Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de mon temps (Tome 6)