Hercules, the mythical superman of ancient Greece, took on the imposing task of cleaning the Augean stables; the stalls, housing huge herds of cattle, had been neglected for thirty years.
As we move from a materially oriented to a more spiritual life, we can spare ourselves much anguish by learning to recognize those signs that indicate the intrusion of evil suggestions—signs such as a feeling of physical discomfort, fear, or anxiety.
An intrepid World War I commander, General Foch sent this message to Marshal Joffre: "My right has been rolled up; my left has been driven back; my centre has been smashed.