[To Gordon] Sometimes, the truth isn’t good enough. Sometimes people…

[To Gordon] Sometimes, the truth isn’t good enough. Sometimes people deserve more. Sometimes people deserve to have their faith rewarded.

Bruce Wayne/Batman

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