Victories worse than defeat

It has been said that Europe has broken fresh ground in disallowing the crucifix in public places. An eminent author once said that "there are victories far worse than defeats - to overcome an angel to put out all his strength, and ride away in triumph...

It has been said that Europe has broken fresh ground in disallowing the crucifix in public places. An eminent author once said that "there are victories far worse than defeats - to overcome an angel to put out all his strength, and ride away in triumph on the back of a devil, is one of the poorest".

And if a footballer makes the sign of the Cross when going out on the field of play, he should be shown the yellow card!

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