Marvel's Captain America has always embodied the moral heart of his universe. The Sentinel of Liberty is Marvel's symbol of courage and unwavering belief in what’s right. But Steve Rogers is defined as much by his belief in justice and freedom as by his willingness to question the systems, allies, and the very ideals he fights to uphold.

Two versions of Captain America’s most iconic quote encapsulate Steve Rogers' duality. In The Amazing Spider-Man #537, which takes place within the context of Civil War , Cap delivers a speech about standing firm to defend one's ideals:

"Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right. This nation was founded on one princ

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