In a fight against something, the fight has value, victory has none. In a fight for something, the fight is a loss, victory merely relief. (Erik Naggum)

In a fight against something, the fight has value, victory has none. In a fight for something, the fight is a loss, victory merely relief.

Erik Naggum

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