Ambrose of Milan, on 1Cor 9:25

“And every one that striveth for the mastery, refraineth himself from all things: and they indeed that they may receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible one.”

“You are an athlete. Come to grips with your opponent, not with your head but with your arms.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.