It presents, alas, a degenerate side of human nature.

It is most pathetic.

Better far to live under the smart of defeat and bear its shame, carry the cross, endure the stings of conscience, and meet the frowns of the world, than flee from the path of duty, than dishonour our manhood.

The greatest victory is to conquer one's proud heart, and to suffer, and do God's will.

The teachings of Christ show us the value of life, tell us how to live, how to die, how to win the divine approbation.