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AND so if we want to strive lawfully in our spiritual combat, let us
expel this dangerous enemy also from our hearts. For to overcome him does
not so much show great virtue, as to be beaten by him is shameful and
disgraceful. For when you are overpowered by a strong man, though there is
grief in being overthrown, and distress at the loss of victory, yet some
consolation may be derived by the vanquished from the strength of their
opponent. But if the enemy is a poor creature, and the struggle a feeble
one, besides the grief for defeat there is confusion of a more disgraceful
character, and a shame which is worse than loss.
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