We must climb to the glorious heights of matching physical force with spiritual force again and again. Let us not dwell in the abyss of apathy. In another striking visual metaphor, he compares injustice to a desert, whereas justice is an oasis of water. It is thus our duty to reach out for justice, even if the odds are against us. This idiom comes from a poem by John Milton called "On Justice." It is actually a part of a longer quotation that reads as follows: "Nor let us wallow in the valley of despair: raised on the hillside above a thousand miles of stormy sea, held up by the hand of God. This world is not our home; we are but visitors here. Having our stand on earth, let us use it well. Let us not waste what time we have here by sitting down when we should be getting up, eating or drinking too much, lusting after evil pleasures, or letting anger control our actions. Instead, we should strive to live at peace with others, to serve God, and to find joy in ourselves and those around us. As long as we are alive, we have hope for salvation, so there is no reason to give up on life entirely. Even if you have done terrible things, even if you are completely lost, help is available if you want it bad enough. God is always willing to forgive, especially if you are sorry for your sins.