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March 11, 2009
a believer is a victor
To defend something is always to disparage it. Suppose that someone has a warehouse full of gold, and suppose he is willing to give every ducat to the poor - but in addition, suppose he is stupid enough to begin this charitable enterprise of his with a defense in which he justifies it on three grounds: people will almost come to doubt that he is doing any good. As for Christianity ! Well, he who defends it has never believed it. If he believes, then the enthusiasm of faith is not a defense - no, it is an attack and victory; a believer is a victor.
Kierkegaard - Sickness Unto Death
Posted by amin at March 11, 2009 9:10 PM