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2 Maccabees 15:37-39 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

37. Since Nicanor’s doings ended in this way, with the city remaining in the possession of the Hebrews from that time on, I will bring my story to an end here too.

38. If it is well written and to the point, that is what I wanted; if it is poorly done and mediocre, that is the best I could do.

39. Just as it is unpleasant to drink wine by itself or just water, whereas wine mixed with water makes a delightful and pleasing drink, so a skillfully composed story delights the ears of those who read the work. Let this, then, be the end.

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