Re: MR-Disc: What a Defeated Knight Should Think

[Henry Best <jstrauss@gmu.edu>]

Poster: Henry Best <jstrauss@gmu.edu>

On Fri, 16 Aug 1996 edh@ascc01.ascc.lucent.com wrote:

> "A defeated knight should harbor six thoughts: 
[snip]

> * Any additional thoughts?

7) "I wonder how I can defend myself against that head shot, next time."

I question the advice in general. In the SCA, all 6 could be condensed to 
"Remember: It's Only a Game." Having listed that as number 1, we should 
go on to seek ways of improvement rather than wait for God to grant us 
victory.

> Carpe dulcem diem -- Seize a nice day.
Cap vitam veram -- Get a real life.



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