Defeat is quite the “gospel” kind of concept, don’t you think? It is a concept which is completely backwards in our minds, in the world around us, and in our feelings. But I have often found that the only gospel worth believing in tends to follow this pattern. A pattern which looks entirely foolish to those who have not been changed by it.
I’m always amazed when I see the multitude of damage a single mediocre man can make in his sphere of influence. My encounters with these men have led me to promise myself one thing: Whatever the circumstance, turning to mediocrity and selfishness is not an option.
Defeat is quite the “gospel” kind of concept, don’t you think? It is a concept which is completely backwards in our minds, in the world around us, and in our feelings. But I have often found that the only gospel worth believing in tends to follow this pattern. A pattern which looks entirely foolish to those who have not been changed by it.
A Poem By Kahlil Gibran
The Few 