In a fight against something, the fight has value, victory … - Erik Naggum

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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.

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Erik Naggum (June 13, 1965 – June 17, 2009) was a Lisp programmer.

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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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