But instead of becoming strong and daring, they have become indolent and cowardly.
And now that I wish to use this army to free Judaea from the yoke of the Romans, they laugh in my face and answer me with words I once taught them.

We have only this life, they cry, and we will not risk it any more.

And when I ask, 'Not even for freedom ?' they reply, 'Not even for freedom, because what is the use of freedom to us if we are slain.' Indolent beasts! they lack enthusiasm.

And now I find you.
You are a master of oratory.

You say that you will conquer with the spirit.