2 Maccabees 2:32

32 So then, without any further comment, I will begin my story. It would be foolish to write such a long introduction that the story itself would have to be cut short.

2 Maccabees 2:32 In-Context

30 The historian must master his subject, examine every detail, and then explain it carefully,

31 but whoever is merely writing a summary should be permitted to give a brief account without going into a detailed discussion.

32 So then, without any further comment, I will begin my story. It would be foolish to write such a long introduction that the story itself would have to be cut short.